Fiji
Fijian Deputy PM rejects USP collusion claims, says 'no leadership crisis'
Biman Prasad has been accused of meeting with the regional university's "divisive" vice-chancellor at his home, raising concerns about a "conflict of interest".
Fiji hospital promises Kiwis complex surgeries for 'a fraction' of the cost in NZ
Pacific Specialist Healthcare is now accepting referrals for Kiwi patients, but one Aotearoa practitioner warns "people should embark on this with an abundance of caution".
Rabuka will block Bainimarama's return, says political commentator
Canterbury University's distinguished professor Steven Ratuva says the convicted former prime minister faces significant legal barriers to making a comeback. Audio
Fijian Indians 'not giving up' on Pasifika classification battle
This week marks the 146th anniversary of the arrival of the first indentured labourers from British India to Fiji. Audio
Fiji PM will ensure Bainimarama cannot contest - academic
A Fijian political commentator believes the Prime Minister will make sure Frank Bainimarama can't contest next years' General Election. Audio
Fiji garment makers reject union claims
Garment makers say Fijii union claims are wrong. Audio
Who's telling the truth about Fiji's garment workers?
A former president of the Textile Clothing and Footwear Council of Fiji says a union offiical is "simply sprouting old information that suits their purposes".
Pacific leaders reassured on handling of drug crisis
Aotearoa's top cop has reassured the leaders of Fiji and Samoa that he has their back as a regionwide drug crisis rolls on. Audio
Improving work conditions for Fijian garment workers
A New Zealand civil society group aiming to improve the lot of workers around the Pacific and Asia, has this week welcomed a Fiji union official to Wellington to discuss the plight of garment industry… Audio
Why are Fiji's garment workers being left behind despite a rising minimum wage?
A NZ-based civil soceity group is working to lift improve conditions for workers in the industry, but a Fijian union official says workers in the sector "are very afraid" to engage.
Fiji and Tonga work on trade and business
The Fijian trade minister is in Nuku'alofa to discuss cooperation in trade, agriculture, aviation and other sectors.
Turaga calls for 'decorum' after prison chief's bar brawl goes viral
The Fijian Justice Minister has reminded all public office holders and civil servants "to remain mindful of their conduct and to uphold discipline at all times".
Drua keeps clean record at home against the Reds
The Fijian Drua have turned it on in front of 10,000 fans in Suva to pip the Queensland Reds 36-33 in a Super Rugby Pacific round 12 clash.
Progress still needed on fiji gender issues - UN Pacific rep
Gender violence and poor representation in Parliament are deeply entrenched issues throughout the Pacific, but political discussions in Fiji are beginning to bubble up. Audio
