Fiji
Former Fiji police chief tells his side
The former head of Fiji's police force says military interference in efforts to prosecute those involved in vicious assaults, played a big part in his decision to walk away.
Pacific media urged to promote gender equality
Gender inequality, discrimination and stereotypes in the region's media are on the agenda at a workshop in Noumea this week. Audio
Fiji opposition stands up for Moce
Fiji's opposition leader has expressed her sorrow at the death of a Fiji Times photographer, Sitiveni Moce, who was buried this week.
Student journalists in Fiji face a 'chilling' industry climate
Fiji's student journalists have been told they can challenge the country's heady media climate but face pressures in doing so.
Resourcing major challenge for MSG - Forau
Resourcing is becoming a major challenge for the Melanesian Spearhead Group, according to the outgoing Director General of the MSG Secretariat. Audio
Fiji airways adds a service to Auckland at Sydney's expense
Fiji Airways has announced a third service between Auckland and Suva from April next year.
Fiji government urged to accept NZ police help
Fiji's opposition leader Ro Teimumu Kepa has urged the government to take up an offer from New Zealand to help with the transition to a new police commissioner.
Sport: Outgoing CEO says FRU will have more stability going forward
Fiji Rugby's outgoing CEO believes his successor will be taking over a more stable organisation.
Funeral today of Fiji photographer assaulted after coup
A funeral is being held in Fiji today for a photographer who died of his injuries after being beaten by soldiers following the 2006 coup.
Fijian photographer beaten by soldiers in 2007 dies
A Fijian photographer who was left bedridden after being assaulted by soldiers in 2007 has died and is being farewelled today at a funeral in Fiji. Audio
Qiliho says may apply for permanent Fiji police chief role
Fiji's Acting Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says he is thinking of applying for the Police Commissioner's post when it is advertised.
NZ offers help in Fiji police shake-up
New Zealand prime minister John Key says his country is willing to support the Fiji police force transition between commissioners - if it wants the help.
Fiji's Qiliho appointment prompts Naidu resignation
A member of Fiji's Constitutional Offices Commission has resigned following the appointment of the land force commander as the Acting Police Commissioner. Audio
Delegated power used wrongly, says Fiji's Naidu
A Suva lawyer Richard Naidu says it is clear the Fiji government had no intention of consulting the opposition on some key state appointments. Audio
New Fiji president on hopes for the role
The new Fiji president, Jioji Konrote, says as a father figure to the nation, his main priority is to ensure the people remain united. Audio
Fiji opposition calls for cash boost for poor
The Fiji opposition's finance spokesperson Biman Prasad says Fiji's poor should get extra financial help following the removal of VAT exemptions on basic goods.
Suva lawyer makes stand over police appointment
A Suva lawyer Richard Naidu has stepped down from a key commission in Fiji after the appointment of a senior military officer as acting police chief. Audio
Sport: Aussie men, Fijiana sevens teams through to Rio
The Fiji women and Australian men's sevens team qualified for the Olympics after winning the Oceania Championship. Audio
Fiji government defends appointment
The Fiji government has defended the appointment of Colonel Sitiveni Qiliho as acting Police Commissioner, saying due process was followed.
Sport: Aussie men, Fijiana sevens teams through to Rio
Australia and Fiji have won the men's and women's Oceania Sevens Championship titles in clinical fashion to seal their spot at the Rio Olympics.
