Fiji
Fiji, EU relations to normalise
The European Union's direct development funding to Fiji is expected to be normalised from tomorrow after being suspended since the 2006 coup.
Unprecedented interest from Fiji in NZ immigration ballot
An over-subscribed immigration ballot has left Fijian applicants with a less than three per cent chance of a place in the draw to come to New Zealand.
Sport: Vanuatu footballers looking to maintain winning start
Vanuatu will look to maintain their pefect start at the Four Nation's Friendship Cup in Port Vila this afternoon.
Fijians have slim chance in NZ immigration lottery
An immigration adviser says the chance of getting a place in New Zealand's immigration ballot for Pacific Islanders is so slim that a new category should be created for islanders already working in…
Greenpeace Pacific forum calls for action on climate change
Village leaders from Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands have signed a declaration calling for immediate action on climate change.
Ban on public flogging in Fiji welcomed
New by-laws being introduced in Fiji to combat public flogging in some iTaukei villages has been welcomed by the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre. Audio
Sport: Pacific Games places up for grabs Fiji
Pacific Games spots are on the line for the Fiji Olympic football team, who are competing in the inaugural Four Nation's Friendship Cup in Port Vila from this afternoon.
Fiji's Usamate says child labour needs to be eradicated
Over 173 cases of child labour have been recorded in Fiji over the last 4 years.
Fiji flag change process criticised
Fiji's opposition Sodelpa Party says the credibility of the national flag committee is in tatters after this week's release of 23 designs making up the final selection.
Ban on public flogging in Fiji welcomed
New bylaws being introduced in Fiji to combat public flogging in some iTaukei villages have been welcomed by the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre.
Over 22,000 Pacific applications for NZ residency
The results of a ballot which gives people from five Pacific countries an opportunity to gain residency in New Zealand are being announced today.
Sport: Bright future predicted for Fiji football
The outgoing Under 20 national coach Frank Farina believes the future is bright for Fijian football.
Fiji's flag council confirms designs are amalgamated
A committee member overseeing the public competition to design Fiji's new flag has confirmed that members composed the 23 final entries themselves, selecting elements from submitted designs. Audio
Sport: Fiji coach says U20 success a boost for football in Oceania
Fiji coach Frank Farina says the performance of Oceania teams at the Under 20 Football World Cup is a big boost for the region's credibility.
Sport: Another lay-day at Fiji Pro
Small surf has forced a fourth-consecutive lay day to be called at the Fiji Pro.
Fiji's opposition says AG 'confused' over his own law
Fiji's main opposition party has welcomed Monday's High Court decision to uphold an MP's eligibility for office.
Fiji super fund spends up on tourism
The Fiji National Provident Fund is investing more than $US105 million dollars in tourism sector projects that could boost the economy.
Fiji narrows flag entries down to 23
The committee overseeing the competition to choose Fiji's new flag has released 23 finalist entries.
NZ pushes Fiji to join UN Arms Trade Treaty
New Zealand opposition MP Su'a William Sio is visiting Fiji this week to encourage its government to join the Arms Trade Treaty. Audio
NZ should be cautious of support for Fiji military
A regional security academic says New Zealand should assist its Pacific neighbours but be wary of support for the current Fiji military system.