Fiji
Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific
Dengue cases have increased significantly across the Pacific this year, with outbreaks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. Audio
Fiji politics is in disarray - professor
A Fijian political commentator says politics in the country is in disarray and the time is ripe for new blood. Audio
Collaboration needed to tackle drug trade - expert
The recent Pacific Regional and National Security Conference in Suva put political and police leaders in front of experts on organised crime, as the illicit drug trade surges regionwide. Audio
Pacific health and police address drugs and HIV crisis
Leaders in both health and law enforcement have been in Suva for the Pacific Regional and National Security Conference, wrapping up today. Audio
Fiji govt could pay NZ$1.5m settlement to former anti-corruption head for ruined career
The state is offering Barbara Malimali an out-of-court settlement after her lawyer lodged a judicial review of her sacking in the High Court in Suva.
Fiji launches first diploma in leadership for chiefs
The Vanua Leadership Programme aims to combine traditional governance with modern skills.
'Hate and discrimination': Temple attack sparks outrage
Fiji's former attorney-general claims attacks on the Indo-Fijian community are on the rise and the government is largely ignoring them.
A ceremony of silence: Echoes of mana and a chief's ascent
In Fiji, a new chief from an eminent dynasty emerged before the crowds, shrouded in silence, accompanied only by the sound of birds. Audio
Medical students are reportedly submitting AI-generated assignments
It is causing concerns among health educators in the country.
Ratu Tevita bestowed three chiefly titles in Lau, Fiji
Ratu Tevita, the son of Fiji's first prime minister, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, was granted three chiefly titles this week in two grand ceremonies that took place on Nayau and Lakeba Islands in Lau. Audio
'Lau province is complete again' - Fijian tutor
Auckland-based Fijian language and dance tutor Alipate Traill speaks to Pacific Waves from Lakeba, Fiji. Audio
Ratu Tevita predicted to stand in Fiji elections - professor
A Fijian political commentator predicts that Ratu Tevita Mara could well become prime minister in the future, once he gains chiefly status. Audio
Will Ratu Tevita Mara step into politics?
A Fijian political commentator predicts "it's likely" the "humble" son of Fiji's first prime minister "will be approached" to enter politics once he gains chiefly status. Audio
Fiji's central bank, TV network warn public to avoid fake investment scheme
The warning comes after a video circulating on social media groups showed the Reserve Bank of Fiji governor promoting a "get-rich-quick" scheme.
Former anti-corruption head to fight 'destroyed career' after damning inquiry
Barbara Malimali - described as "universally corrupt" by the commissioner of the inquiry - was suspended by Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on 29 May.
