Fiji
Costly development of Suva forest may now not happen
A Fijian conservationist opposing a Suva tourism development with an estimated price tag of $US300 million is encouraged that the government has indicated that the development may not get under way. Audio
Concerns for Fiji media Act review
The head of the University of the South Pacific's journalism program says there are concerns about an ongoing review of Fiji's repressive media laws but they are giving the new coalition government… Audio
More than 400 evacuated RSE workers soon to have accommodation
More than 400 workers from the Pacific evacuated to a Napier church should be able to return to more permanent accommodation in the next few days.
Call for amnesty so overstayers can help with cyclone clean-up
Overstayers in cyclone-hit regions should be granted an amnesty, a Tongan community leader says. Audio
Fiji minister faces criticism for insensitive comments on women
A Fiji government minister is facing criticism for asking an opposition MP for "evidence" of rape of Indo-Fijian women and children during the political turmoil of 1987 led by prime minister Sitiveni…
Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama suspended for breaching parliamentary privilege
Fiji's opposition leader Frank Bainimarama has been suspended from parliament for three years.
Episode 4: Fiji: Politics, Performance, and Power
Fijian rugby is doing better than its island neighbours but within World Rugby vast disaparites still exist between playing nations. Audio
NGO wants Fiji govt to 'prioritise fighting corruption'
Transparency International is calling on the Fiji government to reconsider its plans for the national anti-corruption agency, the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC).
Fiji minister labels remarks by former PM as 'treasonous'
Former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama has come under scrutiny and could be suspended as an MP following comments made in parliament.
Rabuka urges parliament to unite "for the common good"
Fiji's Parliament resumed its 2023 sitting today in Suva - the first under the new three-party coalition government led by Sitiveni Rabuka who called for unity in his opening address.
Bainimarama accused of making 'treasonous comments'
Former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama has come under fire and could end up losing his seat as an MP for making comments against the head of state in parliament on Monday. Audio
Fiji PM calls for unity as parliament resumes
The Fijian Parliament sitting resumed today in Suva for 2023 ... the first session under the new three-party coalition govenment led by Sitiveni Rabuka. Audio
Fiji govt minister apologises to media for abuse and harassment
Fiji's Attorney-General Siromi Turaga has publicly apologised to journalists for the harassment and abuse they endured during the Bainimarama government's reign.
Conservationist calls on Fiji govt to preserve rare mangrove
A Fiji conservationist is concerned one of Suva's last remaining mangrove areas will be lost if a large tourism development gets underway.
