Fiji

Christopher Pryde, a NZ citizen, has written to Winston Peters seeking assistance to "address a grave injustice perpetrated" by the Fijian government.

A popular Fijian LGBTQIA+ activist and social media influencer was reportedly found dead in their home in Suva on Monday.

The vessel was midway through a two-week patrol tasking exercise when it struck the Fulaga Reef on 11 June.

The Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection says financially sustaining social welfare recipients is not the government's sole responsibility.

A former cabinet minister and MP says "time will tell" where the deregistered FijiFirst party politicians' loyalties lie. Audio

Regional 'Safe Schools' lead John Lilo said Pacific school children are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of natural disasters. Audio

Fiji's political parties registrar says FijiFirst - the country's largest political party in Parliament - has been officially deregistered.

While delivering the coalition's second Budget, Finance Minister Biman Prasad said the government must act faster to address its serious skills shortage and drug crisis.

A significant shift in Fiji's political landscape is expected Friday as the largest political party in parliament is set to be deregistered. Audio

Inflation, unemployment, high cost of living, labour shortage and government debt are among a host of challenges plaguing Fiji's economy.

The dance company director Sachiko Soro says the performers have been training for more than a year with the help of coaches from Cuba. Audio

The union is not backing down from its demand for a 30 percent pay rise and have threatened strike action, as the education ministry struggles from teacher shortage.

The wave located off the island of Tavarua is also returning this year as the last regular championship tour stop in August - the last event was held in 2017.

"It is imperative for us to demonstrate our commitment to transparency and accountability by thoroughly examining the mishap," Commander Jone Kalouniwai says.