Fiji
Sport: Fiji Pearls might not play a test in 2016
Fiji netball coach Vicki Wilson is concerned the Pearls could go the whole year without playing a test match.
Sport: New coach Vicki Wilson has "big plans" for Fiji Netball
Vicki Wilson is already learning on the job after being appointed Fiji netball coach through to the 2019 World Cup.
45 serious sexual charges in one month in Fiji
Dozens of people in Fiji have been charged with sexual offences just in the month of July.
Fiji political leaders trade shots over withheld lease payment
Fiji Prime Minister says his government is empowering indigenous landowners by holding back lease money due to people under the age of 18.
Sport: Fijiana women aiming to trump men for historic Olympic 7s medal
The Fiji women's sevens rugby coach says his team are flying under the radar but have the ability to make Olympic history in Rio.
Tour fails to curb opposition to Fiji sugar bills
The Fiji Government's campaign to convince sugar cane farmers about the value of its planned reforms hasn't worked, according to some in the industry.
Sport: Fijiana draw on Sao Paulo experience for Rio
The Fiji Women's Rugby Sevens team has learnt from past experiences and is using their camp in Chile to acclimatise to South American conditions on their way to the Rio Olympics.
Sport: Fiji sprinter dedicates Games to absent compatriot
Fiji's lone track olympian is dedicating her Rio campaign to her compatriot Banuvei Tambakaucoro, who won't be at the games.
Fiji airport revamp delayed by bad steel
Fiji's international airport overhaul, being done by a New Zealand contractor, went months behind schedule because of bad steel.
Sport: Fiji's lone track rep aiming for PB
Athletics Fiji's lone track athlete Sisilia Seavula is hoping to cut a fair chunk off her personal best during the 100 metres at the Rio Olympics.
South China Sea ruling could affect local EEZs
Some Pacific countries' claims to marine resources could be limited by a landmark ruling on the South China Sea. Audio
Chinese investors top Fiji investment list
Fiji's Trade and Industry minister says Chinese businesses make up the largest chunk of investors in Fiji.
Sport: Gold medal hopefuls depart Fiji
The Fiji Rugby Sevens men's team has left for the Olympic Games with the gold medal hopes of a whole region on its shoulders.
South China Sea ruling puts Minerva Reef under scrutiny
A landmark South China Sea ruling could have some bearing on the status of the disputed Minerva Reef. Audio
Fiji workshop studying lessons of Winston
There are hopes a workshop in Fiji will lead to real and tangible outcomes so the country copes better with cyclones and other natural disasters.
Fiji police must confront gender based violence better
Fiji's Police Commissioner has told his staff it is vital they improve their skills for confronting gender based violence.
Vanuatu PM appeals to Melanesian solidarity on West Papua
Vanuatu's Prime Minister says the Melanesian Spearhead group must unite to overcome divisions over the question of membership in the group for West Papuans.
Academic urges caution over Fiji defence links
A specialist in international defence relations says Australia and New Zealand should be wary of stepping up defence assistance to Fiji.
More cyclone resistant houses for the Pacific
The charity Habitat for Humanity says it plans a surge in the number of houses it builds in the next six months.
Leader appointed for Fiji free expression project
The social change project Valuing Voices which aims to empower youth will be lead by Sivendra Michael.