Fiji
Fiji PM seeks better ties with New Zealand
The New Zealand Prime Minister John Key officially met his Fiji counterpart Frank Bainimarama for what they say were productive talks.
Sport: Pacific league teams not kept in Women's World Cup loop
Pacific rugby league bosses say they were not kept in the loop about plans for the Women's World Cup, which ultimately forced many to pull the plug on their qualifying hopes.
Call for Fiji to lift more travel bans
The president of Fiji's opposition National Federation Party says the prime minister needs to lift all travel bans imposed after the 2006 coup.
Fiji police says beaten men were wanted criminals
Fiji's Police Commissioner says the four men who were filmed being beaten near Suva this week are hardened criminals wanted by police for some time.
Fiji PM says PACER too one-sided and restrictive
Fiji's Prime Minister says the PACER plus trade agreement in its current form would have a negative impact on Fiji and other Pacific island nations.
Fiji PM plays down tensions in Auckland speech
Fiji's Prime Minister has given his first speech in New Zealand since being elected in the 2014 election.
Fiji PM sees good ties with NZ despite PIF rhetoric
Fiji's Prime Minister is confident in his relationship with his New Zealand counterpart despite John Key suggesting he'd mouthed off about the Pacific Islands Forum, he says.
USP V-C defends deregistration threat, but will review process
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Fiji's University of the South Pacific says he'll review the process of threatening to deregister students who don't pay fees on time.
Sport: Fiji keen to host rugby league test
Fiji rugby league coach Mick Potter is keen for the Bati to host a test match on home soil.
Fiji farmers challenged to double share of GDP
A top Fiji diplomat has challenged the agriculture industry to double its output and chase down the tourism industry's share of Fiji's Gross Domestic Product.
Fiji locks in more Russian help with disasters
Fiji's leaders hope to introduce better technology to prepare for disasters, with help from Russia.
Fiji vows to increase supply to NZ to reverse trade deficit
Fiji's Agriculture Minister says he's focused on reversing the growing trade imbalance with New Zealand.
Sport: Osea Kolinisau to speak at rugby conference
Fiji sevens captain Osea Kolinisau will speak at a World Rugby Conference in London next month, as part of a panel discussing "Rugby sevens beyond Rio - the golden opportunity."
Sport: Cooks women upset despite Rugby League World Cup spot
The Cook Islands have qualified for the Women's Rugby League World Cup but team officials are disappointed after investing significant funds into a qualifying tournament that never took place.
Probes underway in Fiji into brutality video
Investigations are underway in Fiji into a new video alleging police brutality after police were filmed beating two men near Suva at the beginning of the week.
USP explains deregistration move
The University of the South Pacific says the decision to deregister students who had not paid their fees by last Monday was a unanimous decision by the USP Senate.
Forum welcomes Fiji PM Australia and NZ trips
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor has welcomed the Fiji prime minister's official visit to Australia and New Zealand this week.
Court in Fiji hears evidence from police in rape trial
A court in Fiji has heard evidence from two policemen who arrested the late Vilikesa Soko in August 2014 and handed him over to the men on trial for his rape.
Fiji opposition calls for USP Vice-Chancellor to resign
A Fiji opposition MP has called for the resignation of the Vice Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific over an email threatening to deregister students last week.
Fiji police rape trial to last a month
The trial of eight Fiji policemen and a military officer is in its second day today at the Lautoka High Court.