Fiji
Save the Children wants 'harsher penalties' for sex crimes against Fijian children
There has been no reduction in the level of sexual offending against children in Fiji, the non-government organisation Save the Children Fiji says.
Fijian police officer facing charges following 3-tonne meth bust
A Fijian police officer will appear at a Nadi court on Thursday after being charged for scooping what is thought to be spilled crystal meth powder that was seized during the Fiji meth bust on Sunday.
'Whole lot of people': Questions over Aussie link to 3.5 tonne Fiji meth bust
Two men are being questioned over the massive drug haul, and police are probing if the shipment was headed to Australia.
'We're in chaos': Anti-drug campaigner calls for help after historic Fiji drug bust
"There isn't a place where they can go" for people to seek help, a Fiji anti-drug advocate says, as police continue "initial stage of the investigation" into meth seizure. Audio
Fiji drug bust: Police chief confirms 'one of biggest seizures ever' of meth in Nadi
Fiji police say they have seized over three tonnes of methamphetamine, with the country's acting top cop confirming that it is "one of the biggest seizures ever" in the country.
Flying Fijians forward Api Ratuniyarawa jailed for sexual assault
A Fijian rugby player has been jailed after sexually assaulting three women in a Cardiff city centre bar.
‘We don’t know what tomorrow will bring’: How climate change is affecting Fijians’ mental health
It's unlikely any region of the world will escape the effects of climate change. But the Pacific Islands are likely to experience disproportionate effects from advancing climate change.
Fiji’s president pardons coup prisoners - No threat to ‘established order’, expert says
The presidential pardoning of three high profile prisoners convicted for their part in the 2000 coup and mutiny does not "pose any threat" to the country, an expert in Melanesian politics says. Audio
Fiji economy outperforming pre-pandemic levels
Fiji economy showing strong growth as one-year anniversary of the coalition government approaches. Audio
FICAC investigating acting Fiji prisons chief
The acting Fiji Corrections Service commissioner is under investigation for "abuse of office, forgery and obtaining of financial advantage", the country's anti-corruption watchdog has confirmed.
'It's in the good book': Winston Peters testing the Pacific's waters
New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister has set the tone for the coalition government's Pacific engagement making his first overseas trip to Fiji over the weekend.
iTaukei land: Tenants raise concerns about landowners
Concerns about lease renewals and tensions between landowners and tenants have surfaced in Fiji during consultations held by the country's native land administrative body.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters to visit Fiji in inaugural Pacific trip
Fiji will host New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters for his first overseas engagement on Friday.
Fiji to craft new national security strategy for 'a more secure and vibrant future'
Fiji's Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua announced on Wednesday that the government will embark on a national security and defence review exercise in the new year.
FijiFirst general secretary resigns, launches criticism against government
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has resigned as the general secretary of Fiji's largest political party FijiFirst.
Narain calls for review of Fiji’s Olympic body after ‘substandard’ Honiara outing
A well-known sports commentator in Fiji has called for an urgent review of the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC).
