Fiji

The New Zealand Prime Minister John Key officially met his Fiji counterpart Frank Bainimarama for what they say were productive talks.

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.

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'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'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's Prime Minister has given his first speech in New Zealand since being elected in the 2014 election.

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.

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.

Fiji rugby league coach Mick Potter is keen for the Bati to host a test match on home soil.

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's leaders hope to introduce better technology to prepare for disasters, with help from Russia.

Fiji's Agriculture Minister says he's focused on reversing the growing trade imbalance with New Zealand.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The trial of eight Fiji policemen and a military officer is in its second day today at the Lautoka High Court.