Fiji
Lawyer for convicted Fiji police says rapists remain free
The lawyer for eight police officers and a military officer convicted of rape says the real assailants remain free.
Appeal launched in Fiji's Soko rape case
The lawyer of eight Fiji police and a military officer sentenced to up to nine years jail for rape has now launched an appeal. Audio
MSG committee mulls over membership guidelines
A Melanesian Spearhead Group committee is meeting in Port Vila to consider guidelines around membership in the regional organisation.
Sport: Fiji 7s aiming to maintain winning momentum
Defending World Series champions Fiji are hoping to shake off the rust and keep their winning momentum at next weekend's Dubai Sevens.
Soko rapists appeal Fiji jail terms
The lawyer of nine Fiji police and military officer sentenced this week has launched an appeal after they were jailed for up to nine years for rape.
Pacific correspondent Mike Field
Mike Field considers the legacy of Fiji's Voreqe Bainimarama seizing power in a coup one decade on; the Catholic Church on Guam is tearing itself apart over sexual abuse by priests and a Samoan… Audio
Fijian sugar workers attain Australian qualification
More than 120 sugarcane industry workers in Fiji have graduated with qualifications in business and trades.
Fiji agency says no to human rights march
The Fiji Roads Authority has rejected a planned Human Rights Day march in Suva next month.
Hopes Fiji Human rights march can still happen
Human rights groups in Fiji hope they can convince the Fiji Roads Authority to change its mind to stop a march to mark World Human Rights Day. Audio
US climate change policy fluid - US diplomat
The US ambassador in Fiji Judith Cefkin says she would caution against pre-judging what the incoming president's policy on climate change will be.
Fiji's FBC pleased complaint dismissed
The CEO of the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation says he is pleased that no charges will be laid over a TV programme on his station last month which triggered several complaints by indigenous Fijians.
NRL to advocate ending violence against women in the Pacific
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre is teaming up with sports bodies in its campaign to end violence against women.
Soko's father says Fiji prison sentences lenient
The father of Vilikesa Soko says the prison sentences of his son's assailants are lenient. Audio
Trump stance dooms battle over climate change: Bainimarama
Another plea has gone out from Fiji to the US president-elect Donald Trump over climate change.
No surprise in Fiji's FBC ruling, says complainant
The main complainant in a case against the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation is disappointed that no charges will be laid.
Sport: New faces bring new energy to Fiji women's 7s team
The introduction of some new faces has brought new energy and focus to the Fiji women's sevens team as they prepare to embark on their third World Series campaign.
No charges over controversial Fiji TV programme
Fiji prosecutors say no charges will be laid over a television programme on the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation which was allegedly racist and defamatory.
Soko's father says Fiji prison sentences lenient
The father of Vilikesa Soko, who died after being raped by police while in custody in Fiji, says the prison sentences given to his son's assailants were lenient.
Seven to nine years jail for Fiji officers in Soko case
Eight police officers and a military officer convicted of rape, sexual assault and perverting the course of justice in Fiji have been given custodial sentences by the Lautoka High Court.
New Fiji political group aims to unite opposition under one banner
Those behind a new political group in Fiji say they're aiming to unite opposition voices under one banner in time for the next election.
