Fiji
Fiji opposition wants Bainimarama out of Fiji Rugby
The shadow minister for youth and sports in Fiji says the country's prime minister Frank Bainimarama should leave the affairs of Fiji Rugby to the FRU.
Sport: Outgoing Fiji Rugby CEO denies being forced to quit
Fiji Rugby Union CEO resigns, saying he's achieved what he set out to do and denies issues with the FRU board. Audio
Demand in Fiji for UN to pay up for peacekeeping
The Fiji opposition says the United Nations owes Fiji tens of millions of dollars and should pay up.
Sport: Fiji Rugby boss denies being forced out
The outgoing CEO of the Fiji Rugby Union denies he was forced to resign and says he's leaving because he's achieved what he set out to do.
Bail denied to Fiji torture video accused
A Fiji military officer, Pita Matairavula, charged with sexual assault of a prison escapee has been denied bail a second time.
UN in Fiji calls for police to uphold human rights
The United Nations office in Fiji is hoping the country's new acting police commissioner will continue to encourage accountability and respect for human rights.
Fiji PM urged to rescind Qiliho appointment
The Fiji opposition leader has called on the prime minister Frank Bainimarama to rescind Tuesday's appointment of Colonel Sitiveni Qiliho as acting police commissioner.
UN wants Fiji police to maintain human rights commitment
The United Nations hopes that Fiji police will maintain the commitment to human rights and accountability that had been fostered by Ben Groenewald. Audio
NFP says military dominates Fiji
The opposition National Federation Party says the departure of the Police Commissioner shows that military rule remains supreme in Fiji. Audio
Fiji government welcomes ILO mission
The Fiji government has accepted an International Labour Organisation mission to review obstacles to a required joint implementation plan.
Fiji government ignores 'rule of law' - NFP
Fiji's opposition National Federation Party says the government has no regard for the rule of law and the constitution that it formulated and forced upon the people of Fiji.
Sport: Fiji Rugby Union CEO resigns
The Fiji Rugby Union CEO Radrodro Tabulevu is quitting after just 15 months in the job.
Fiji NGO appalled military hired suspended cops
An NGO in Fiji is appalled the Republic of Fiji Military Forces decided to recruit three suspended police officers charged with the alleged sexual assault of an escaped prisoner three years ago.
Sport: More Pacific teams given chance to qualify for next RWC
Up to four Pacific rugby nations could feature at the next World Cup following the announcement of a revamped qualifying process.
Bail hearing for Fiji officer in torture video case
A Fiji military officer, Pita Matairavula, charged with sexual assault is today due in court to hear if he will be granted bail.
Fiji watcher says choice of new police commissioner crucial
The sudden departure of Fiji's police commissioner has highlighted ongoing tension between the country's military and police. South African Ben Groenewald quit suddenly, and will be replaced by a… Audio
Fiji opposition wants FICAC boss to quit
The Fiji opposition leader says the deputy commissioner of the anti-corruption agency, FICAC, should step down.
Fears that Fiji soldiers won't be held to account
A youth leader in Fiji is concerned that cases against military soldiers and police could be shelved after the resignation of Police Commissioner, Ben Groenewald.
Fiji military interference in policing restated
Fiji's former Police Commissioner, Ben Groenewald, has confirmed that the military stopped police from arresting an officer wanted for sexual assault.
