Fiji
NZ medics head to Fiji as death toll rises
Medical and surgical teams are heading to Fiji to help out following Cyclone Winston as the death toll is updated to 43.
Fiji Methodists providing churches as temporary schools
Fiji's Methodist Church is making its churches and halls available as temporary classrooms with Cyclone Winston have wrecked dozens of schools across the country. Audio
Fiji shops running low on food supplies
The Consumer Council of Fiji says there are reports of shops running low on basic food items.
SODELPA wants Fiji parlt recalled over Winston funding
Fiji's opposition SODELPA party is calling for an emergency meeting of parliament to reset the country's budget so funds can be directed to the cyclone recovery effort
Fijian residents describe bomb scene following Winston
Fiji's island of Vanuabalavu, which was torn by Cyclone Winston, has been described as a bomb scene.
EU prepares to give Fiji sugar industry aid boost
The European Union is expected to provide more aid to help Fiji's sugar industry recover from Cyclone Winston.
Devastated Fijian islanders put faith in traditional homes
A Fijian elder on the devastated island of Vanua Balavu says the traditional bure remains their best housing option -- because at least people don't get hurt by flying iron and glass in cyclones. Audio
Cyclone Winston: Differences put aside in time of need
Differences are being put aside between Fiji and its neighbours, as aid keeps flowing for the cyclone ravaged country.
Five dead in Vanua Balavu
RNZ International reporter Alex Perrottet is the first journalist to reach Vanua Balavu, the third largest island in Fiji's Lau archipelago, where five people lost their lives in Cyclone Winston. He… Video, Audio
Fijian children will need to talk about their nightmares
Aid agencies in Fiji say many children have had frightening experiences as a result of Cyclone Winston and will need to talk about them in order to recover properly. Audio
Frank Bainimarama says Winston has drained economy
Fiji's Prime Minister says the country's economic growth is now 'down the drain' after Cyclone Winston. Audio
Communications still down in parts of Fiji
A major communication tower for Fiji's remote Lau island group was completely crumpled by Cyclone Winston.
Fiji cops plead not guilty in Soko rape case
Eight suspended Fiji policemen and a military officer have pleaded not guilty to rape charges in relation to the death in police custody of Vilikesa Soko in 2014.
Winston causes US$20m damage to Fiji's schools
Cyclone Winston which hit Fiji nine days ago has caused an estimated US$19.4 million worth of damage to schools throughout the country.
NZ gives another $1.5m to help Fiji
The New Zealand government has increased its aid package to Fiji by $1.5 million, to help the country recover from Cyclone Winston.
Sport: Cyclone Winston a motivating factor for Fiji 7s team
The devastation caused by Cyclone Winston has weighed heavy on the minds of the Fiji sevens team as they prepare for this weekend's tournament in Las Vegas.
NZ Fiji community hopes to ship donations with navy
The Auckland Fiji Community is asking the NZ government to help more in securing space on its naval ship for containers with donations collected for Fiji families in need.
Cyclones a test for Pacific RSE workers
Fijians working in New Zealand as seasonal workers have spoken of the anxious times they had when Cyclone Winston devastated their country. Audio
Cyclones a test for Pacific RSE workers
Pacific Islanders working in New Zealand's horticulture or viticulture industries under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme face a test of character when cyclones ravage their homeland while they… Audio
