Fiji
Prominent Fijians released from police custody
Several prominent Fijians are released from custody, but what scars does it leave on the public's perception of democracy? Audio
NZ trade minister cancels trip after Fiji trade withdrawal
New Zealand's trade minister has cancelled a planned visit to Fiji to discuss the proposed PACER-Plus free trade agreement.
Fiji's opposition leader surrenders himself to police
Our correspondent in Fiji, Alex Perrotet, has the latest on Saturday's arrests in Suva. Audio
Fears of Fiji's fragile democracy reignited
There are fears in Fiji for the future of the country's fragile democracy after five prominent opposition figures were arrested on Saturday following a meeting organised by an NGO last week. They were… Audio
Prominent Fijians released after weekend in police cells
Fiji's Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry was in police custody overnight after five other people were released.
NZ govt keeping tabs on Fiji MP arrests - McCully
New Zealand is keeping a close watch on the arrest of opposition politicians in Fiji, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says.
Human rights fears as Fiji opposition leaders remain in custody
The leaders of Fiji's two opposition parties remained in police custody on Sunday, after their arrest over a meeting regarding the constitution.
Fijian opposition leaders remain in custody
A police round-up of opposition leaders and union officials in Fiji is being described as political persecution.
Major reshuffle of Fiji cabinet
Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is to take on the foreign affairs portfolio in a major reshuffle of his cabinet.
No police comment regarding Fiji whistleblower assault
Fiji police are yet to say if there's been any progress in their investigation of an alleged beating by security forces last week.
Fiji to withdraw from PACER-Plus negotiations
Fiji has reportedly withdrawn from the regional free trade negotiations known as PACER-Plus.
Sport: Pacific athletes underway at Rio Paralympics
Pacific athletes from Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Samoa have begun competition at the Rio Paralympics.
Fiji Govt "hell-bent" on shutting down dialogue says NFP
The Fiji opposition National Federation Party says the police shut down of an NGO meeting shows the Government is continuing with its dictorial style of governing the country.
Fiji police shut down sugar meeting
There is confusion in Fiji over the reasons police shut down a planned forum on the sugar industry this week. Audio
Fiji court to hear complaint over govt advert exclusion
An application challenging the Fiji Government's selection of the Fiji Sun as the only newspaper carrying government advertising this year is to go to a hearing.
Fijian seafarers relieved vital courses to start
Fijian sailors can breathe a sigh of relief after a date was announced for a vital training course needed to renew seafarer safety certifications.
Fiji police shut down NGO meeting
Dialogue Fiji says the police shut-down of its event is confusing and could impact on the ability of other civil society groups to meet.
Homeless Fijians scavenging amid materials delay
Remote Islanders in Fiji are collecting fallen wood in forests to build temporary homes following delays of timber supplies from New Zealand. Audio
Fijians urged to re-read the constitution
Fiji's president has urged Fijians to read and re-read the constitution because it is relevant for every Fijian.
Sport: Fiji, Samoa A teams to contest Americas Pacific Challenge
The Fiji Warriors and Samoa A rugby teams will take part in the inaugural Americas Pacific Challenge in Uruguay next month.
