Stories by Christine Rovoi

A Fijian psychologist is calling on people in Fiji to work together to tackle issues associated with mental health amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The need to safeguard the health and well-being of New Zealand's frontline workers has been highlighted this week.

Tonga's candidate for the top job at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat says she's committed to making a difference for people across the region.

Boat owners allowed to enter Fiji's Blue Lanes are urging other countries to adopt a similar initiative amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio

Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama's intervention to stop debates between a self-described movement and church groups from being broadcast has come under attack.

As Pacific communities in New Zealand's biggest city address the impact of a Covid-19 resurgence, a concert featuring artists, heads of State and international celebrities will be broadcast… Video, Audio

The race for the top job at Fiji's main opposition party is heading into a five-way contest.

A Pasifika health boss in New Zealand is stressing the importance of mobilising medical and other resources to help equip Pacific communities and providers within those communities in case of a…

A Pacific 'climate warrior' warns that unless governments take the necessary steps to tackle the climate crisis, things will only get worse.

Budget scrutiny

Fiji's budget transparency score has dropped while Papua New Guinea has maintained the same score it was given in 2017 in the Open Budget Survey.

Fiji's Budget debate in parliament this week has taken a twist for the worse, as one MP called it, when the government was accused of handing out sub-standard food to rural communities.

Rotumans now have a place they can call their own in New Zealand.

Fiji is creating what the government calls safe lanes for yachts and pleasure craft that wish to "escape the Covid-19 pandemic in paradise". Audio

Fiji's opposition parties and a teachers' union have condemned the government's 'big and bold' $US1.7 billion National Budget for the 2020-2021 financial year.

Fiji's government has projected a $US1.7 billion National Budget for the 2020-2021 financial year.

Fiji's opposition National Federation Party has criticised the Reserve Bank's revised figure this week of a negative 1.3 percent growth for the economy.

A former governor of the Reserve Bank in Fiji says it's time to reset the economy and focus on strengthening public financing.

The Catholic Church in Fiji has warned any priests found to have abused children will be severely dealt with.

Fiji is battling the impacts of both the Covid-19 pandemic and Cyclone Harold, which left widespread devastation when it struck the country in April. Audio

The New Zealand government says it's taking a cautious approach to Fiji's 'Bula Bubble' proposal.

There's an air of certainty at the University of the South Pacific after two weeks of protests at the regional institution. Audio

A former vice-chancellor at Papua New Guinea's University of Technology says politics has no place in university governance. Audio

The suspended pro Vice Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific believes he's a victim of a witch-hunt by the leadership group at the regional institution. Audio

A member of parliament from the Social Democratic Liberal Party in Fiji has apologised to their voters and supporters following SODELPA's suspension by the registrar of political parties.