Fiji
Rights advocate not surprised by new allegation of Fiji police brutality
A human rights advocate in Fiji says another allegation of brutality at the hands of the country's police force is disturbing, but not surprising.
State sponsored torture in Fiji still the norm says Fiji lawyer
A human rights lawyer in Fiji, Aman Ravindra-Singh, says state sponsored torture is still happening in the country despite Fiji signing an anti-torture treaty earlier this year. Audio
Man alleges beating in Fiji police cell
A Fijian man picked up by the police in Suva last week says he was beaten unconscious during his night in custody. Audio
Fijian man claims police beating last week
A Fijian man picked up by the police in Suva last week says he was beaten unconscious during his night in custody.
Pacific countries on track to eliminate filariasis by 2020
Pacific Island countries are on track to eliminate the disease filariasis from the region in the next few years says the World Health Organisation.
Fiji says its UN Human Rights Council bid still on track
Fiji's government says its bid for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council remains on track, as it wasn't seeking a term this year.
Sport: Fijiana 7s team keen to emulate men's success
The Fiji women's sevens team are looking to their male counterparts as inspiration as they plan to move their way up the global pecking order.
NFP says Fiji cane growers short-changed
Sugar cane growers in Fiji have been grossly short-changed by government according to the opposition NFP.
Rights advocates look to Fiji PM to back up words
Human rights advocates are hoping an admission by the Fiji Prime Minister that the country has issues with torture and violence will trigger major changes. Audio
Fiji's schools rebuild 'lagging' as cyclone season begins
As the Pacific cyclone season begins, Fiji's opposition leader says school children are learning in unhealthy conditions. Audio
Sport: Tanivula happy to be back in charge of Fijiana
Iliesa Tanivula is looking to hit the ground running following his confirmation as coach the Fiji women's sevens team.
Fiji court rules against Fiji Times application
The Fiji High Court has refused to grant an application by the Fiji Times which sought to declare unlawful the decision by the Ministry of Communications to select an approved print media company for…
Fiji's NFP says PM's allegations party is racist defy logic.
The leader of Fiji's National Federation Party says allegations that his party is racist defy logic.
NZ unionist remembered as a fighter for Pacific rights
One of New Zealand's leading trade unionists has been remembered as a tenacious fighter for workers' rights across the entire Pacific region.
Fiji Times denies communal antagonism charges
The Fiji Times newspaper has pleaded not guilty to charges of inciting communal antagonism.
Rights group says action needs to follow Fiji PM speech
A human rights advocate in Fiji says action needs to follow the Prime Ministers admission that torture and violence are an issue in the country.
Fiji looks to Britain to improve its policing
Fiji will seek closer ties with British law enforcement agencies to bolster the capabilities of its police.
Sport: New beginnings for Fiji's Women's 15s team
A new team and new coach will create history next weekend in Fiji's first ever women's rugby test played on home soil.
Sport: Gareth Baber appointed Fiji 7s coach
Gareth Baber has been appointed head coach of the Fiji men's sevens team until the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Bainimarama admits torture is a problem in Fiji
Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has admitted torture is an issue in his country.
