Fiji
Fijian-Tongan lecturer wins award
A Fijian-Tongan lecturer has received the Le Moana Mua Award for his efforts in supporting the next generation of Pacific learners and leaders. Audio
Indo-Fijians voice concerns about ethnicity classification in Aotearoa
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says that as far as Fiji is concerned, Fijians of Indian descent are Fijian.
Flying Fijians July tour report exposes Fiji Rugby's financial struggles
RNZ Pacific has obtained a copy of the 23-page tour report which exposes a chronic weakness in the FRU's operations practices.
Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu elected as Fiji's new president
Ratu Naiqama was the current speaker of parliament and nominated by Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
USP staff union warns of strike action during exam week
Rosalia Fatiaki, with the Association of the University of the South Pacific Staff, said there's a possibility that strike action could resume next week during the student's final exams.
Fijian boxer in induced coma: Boxing Commission of Fiji launches inquiry
BCF chairman Adi Narayan said a team has started investigating what happened on Saturday that led to Ubayd Haider's eventual hospitalisation.
Fijian boxer's family clings onto hope as he remains in intensive care after TKO loss
Ubayd Haider, formerly known as Nathan Singh, was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery on Saturday night after a TKO defeat to China's Runqi Zhou.
Fijian featherweight boxer in ICU after knockout loss - reports
Ubayd Haider lost by knockout to Australia-based Chinese fighter Runqi Zhou in the IBO Asia Pacific Featherweight bout at King Charles Park in Nadi on Saturday.
Fiji flooding: Weather office warns of continued rain as low-pressure system moves in
Fijians living in the central division are being advised limit any unnecessary travels, as over a dozen roads and crossing are closed due to flooding.
Tahiti, Solomon Islands to play for beach soccer title
Defending champions Tahiti hammered Papua New Guinea 16-5 in their final round robin game, while the Solomons lost a penalty shoot-out to Fiji, but still qualified.
Fiji PM to visit New Caledonia
Fiji's Prime Minister cautions New Caledonia's local government to be reasonable in its requests from Paris, ahead of a Pacific fact-finding mission. Audio
USP strike: Staff unions continue to demand leadership change
The regional university's Fiji-based staff unions began their strike action on Friday last week and continue to protest as of Wednesday, with no signs of a resolution. Audio
Rabuka set to receive Samoan matai title in historic ceremony
The Fijian prime minister, who is in Apia for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, is set to get a matai tittle from the village of Leauva'a on Wednesday.
