Stories by Rachael Nath

Extreme droughts in the Western Pacific region are expected to persist over the next three months. Audio

Live and Learn Tonga says more people are struggling and there was a need for assistance to be refocused to urban areas in the Kingdom. Audio

Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama and suspended police chief Sitiveni Qiliho will go to trial over corruption allegations.

Over a million Pacific islanders and other enthic groups working in Aotearoa will not be considered in the New Zealand government's potential legislation to close the gender pay gap. Audio

Fiji slammed with international travel advisories, but authorities say the country is safe. Audio

Thousands of Cook Islanders across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating their language this week, but for the majority, their knowledge of Cook Islands Māori is declining. Audio

The Fijian government has announced its 'rebuilding our future together' Budget with a spend of $FJ4.3 billion to address the high cost of living and manage the debt burden.

Fiji's Prime Minister says Friday's national budget will not be business as usual. Audio

An influenza B outbreak has occurred at shelters housing residents who were hardest hit by Typhoon Mawar. Audio

Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has alluded that the upcoming 2023-2024 National Budget will be an unpopular, needs-based one. Audio

Leader of Fiji's 2000 coup has applied for a presidential pardon under a mercy clause, raising the possibility of his release from prison after serving over 20 years of a lifetime sentence.

Leader of Fiji's 2000 coup has applied for a presidential pardon under a mercy clause, raising the possibility of his release from prison after serving over 20 years of a lifetime sentence.

In a significant step toward preserving and commemorating Fiji's rich history, efforts are underway to establish the country's first living museum. Audio

In what has been described as a historic moment for Fiji, leaders signed a statement on Sunday to mark a major step towards unity and reconciliation between the two largest races in the country. Audio

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses significant risks to Palau, one of the world's most important fishing areas.

The Church acknowledges its role in supporting the racially motivated violent coups of Fiji in 1987, 2000, and 2006. Audio

Fiji is experiencing an unprecedented economic crisis, with debt reaching 90 percent of GDP last year, resulting in high inflation and low economic growth. Audio

Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr says diplomacy with China does not have to mean abandoning Taiwan. Audio

Fiji's coalition government has the task of reflecting on and fulfilling its election promises and addressing the nation's economic woes is top priority. Audio

A group of former leaders of Pacific island nations have condemned the AUKUS security pact saying it is "bringing war much closer to home" and goes against the Blue Pacific narrative. Audio

The final battle to form the next government is under way, with only 48 hours left to the 2022 Fijian General Election voting day.

With the Fiji General Election just days away, a major political party has condemned the arrests of its deputy leaders on charges of vote buying.

The 2022 Fijian General Election began on Monday with 77,907 citizens able to cast their votes at 613 pre-polling venues this week.

A year after re-opening its borders, Fiji has recorded an injection of $FJ805 million into its economy from international visitor arrivals between April and August.

The guilty verdict handed to a high-profile Fijian lawyer for contempt of court charges has been described by legal professionals as disproportionate.