Fiji
Howard Politini to fill vacant seat in Fiji's parliament
Businessman Howard Politini will fill the vacant seat left in Fiji's parliament by the resignation of former defence minister Timoci Natuva.
Fiji education ministry to investigate 'gagging' letter
Fiji's Education Ministry said it opened an internal investigation on Friday into why it sent a letter to schools gagging teachers who didn't first seek permission to talk in public.
Leader of Fiji religious sect found guilty of rape
The leader of a religious sect in Fiji has been found guilty of four counts of rape by court assessors.
Fiji Roads Authority considers firm's withdrawal unlawful
The Fiji Roads Authority says it considers a global engineering firm's decision to leave the country unlawful.
Roads consultancy ends contract in Fiji after deportations
A global engineering consultant has confirmed that it has terminated its contract with the Fiji Roads Authority, following the unexplained deportation of two of its workers.
Fiji to stop police brutality
Fiji's Deputy Police Commmissioner has told the United Nations that the force will no longer tolerate police brutality in custody.
Fiji sugar meeting off over onerous permit conditions
The non government organisation, Dialogue Fiji, has now called off a planned meeting to discuss the state of the country's sugar industry.
Fiji MP says education official was 'sacked' for talking to him
Fiji's shadow education minister says there's a culture of fear in the education ministry, and a high profile officer was recently sacked for talking to him.
Sport: Fiji 7s opponents revealed for World Series defence
Fresh from winning Olympic gold, the Fiji sevens team have been drawn in the same pool as Argentina, Canada and Wales in the opening round of the new World Series in Dubai.
Sport: Australian golfer Jake McLeod extends lead in Noumea
Australian golfer Jake McLeod has extended his lead to three shots at the halfway point of the South Pacific Open Championship in Noumea.
Fiji's teachers union says gagging letter 'retracted' by ministry
Fiji's teachers' union says the Education Ministry has retracted a letter it sent to all schools on Tuesday banning any unapproved speeches and interviews.
Permit given for Fiji sugar industry meeting
A meeting about Fiji's sugar industry which was shut down by police two weeks ago will now go ahead next week.
Focus on safe houses in Fiji ahead of cyclone season
There's a scramble to build sturdy shelters on Fiji's devastated Koro Island as the cyclone season looms again. Video
Fiji education ministry gag on teachers 'outrageous'
Fiji Labour Party leader, Mahendra Chaudhry, says an attempt by the government to muzzle teachers is outrageous.
Fiji police find another body part of Russian woman
Fiji police say scuba divers have recovered another body part of a Russian woman whose decomposed remains were found on Natadola beach in Sigatoka in June.
Sport: Aussie golfer Jake McLeod leads in Noumea
Australian golfer Jake McLeod fired an eight under par 63 to open up a two shot lead after the opening round of the South Pacific Open Championship in New Caledonia.
Seven months after cyclone devastation, Fiji still struggles
Koro Islanders struggle to rebuild their homes and lives seven months after Cyclone Winston. Audio
Focus on safe houses in Fiji ahead of cyclone season
A scramble to rebuild on Koro Island in Fiji is underway ahead of the next cyclone season. Audio
Australia puts out tenders for schools in Fiji
Schools in Fiji are set to be rebuilt thanks to international aid and the government's Adopt a School programme.
Fiji to tweak foreign policy
Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has told the United Nations General Assembly that his country is re-evaluating its foreign relations.