Fiji
'Work in progress': Fiji govt negotiating secret deal with top judge
It comes after the Chief Justice of Fiji was accused of corruption in a damning Commission of Inquiry last year. Audio
Fiji judge in talks with the govt amid corruption allegations
The state is negotiating a secret deal with Fiji's highest ranking judge after he was accused of corruption in a damming Commission of Inquiry last year. Audio
'Our leaders increasingly seem unbothered'
As Sitiveni Rabuka's administration enters its final year before the next general election, his coalition is the latest in a line of governments that have failed to deliver, a Fijian expert says.
Fiji MP says family cooperated after son-in-law charged in major cocaine bust
A senior government MP, whose son-in-law is facing charges along with several others for importing more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine, says it's been "a deeply unsettling experience".
China gifts 'a beautiful limousine' to Fiji's president
The country's head of state says the Hongqi H9, a China-made vehicle brand, "would benefit the nation and especially the high office". Video
Fiji public prosecutions office throws out COI cases
Twelve police investigations arising from the probe have been dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Fijian Flying Circus swoops into town
The Fijian Flying Circus is bringing their action-packed show to New Zealand. Audio
Football Oceania Professional League kicks off today, in Auckland
The new professional Oceania Football League launches with its first game ever, in Auckland, with players and coaches hopeful it will provide more competition and talent development.
Fiji HIV report recommends setting up safe needle program
Interview participants say sterile needles and syringes are a scarce commodity in Suva.
'As undemocratic as it gets': Push back against proposed referendum bill
However, the Fijian government says the National Referendum Bill 2025 is "intended solely to ensure the orderly, transparent, and impartial conduct of referendums". Audio
Fiji lawyers push back on contentious bill
Fijian lawyers and civil society are pushing back on a bill that would create a legal framework for popular votes. Audio
Rabuka: Fijian govt won't interfere in Grace Road investigations
His comments follow reports that Fiji risks losing all non-humanitarian US aid unless it takes "decisive action" against the South Korean sect over human trafficking allegations. Audio
Report reveals Fiji may be at risk of losing US aid
The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project says Fiji may be at risk of losing all non-humanitarian aid from the United States. Audio
Embattled prosecutor claims 'foreign agents' stalked him on NZ soil
Christopher Pryde says three men from Fiji parked outside his Christchurch home in his absence last month.
Report reveals Fiji's health workforce crisis
A new report says Fiji's health workforce is being hit hard by regional labour mobility schemes. Audio
'We've paid a heavy price': Former PM wants compensation for Indo-Fijians
Mahendra Chaudhry says justice has not been done for those whose lives were destroyed during past political turmoil in the country.
Former Fiji Indo PM says still no justice for his people
Fiji's first Indo-Fijian prime minister says there is still no justice for his people, despite the losses they suffered in past political turmoil. Audio