Fiji
'Big shock': Tough times for kava farmers as 32% US tariff hits
One of Fiji's largest kava farmers to export to the US says the Trump administration's tariffs means "Americans are going to end up paying the additional cost".
Trump's tariffs: Fiji to 'roll with the punches' - Rabuka
The Fijian Prime Minister says his government "did not see it coming", but the country "will have to weather the storm and roll with the punches".
Netball Fiji in turmoil: 15 associations demand leadership change
"We will not be affiliated under the leadership of RubyAnn Sorovaki-Bainimarama and the executives," says Suva Netball Association president Alumeci Vosararawa-Sachs.
'Exploited and forgotten': Villagers petition Fiji PM against dam project
Villagers from Navunikabi in Namosi Province were joined by the head of Fiji's Catholic Church on Friday to deliver a petition to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Study investigates premature heart attacks among Fijians
Researchers at Otago University are seeking answers to why Fijian New Zealanders are at higher risk of having heart attacks or developing angina at a young age. Audio
Fiji DPM hits back at former attorney-general
One of Fiji's deputy prime ministers claims the 2013 constitution effectively legalises dictatorship. Audio
Why Fiji govt wants to change the country's 2013 Constitution
The supreme law of the land effectively legalises dictatorship, according to one of the deputy prime ministers of the island nation. Audio
Water project brings relief to Rabi Island communities
The New Zealand government-funded new water system worth FJ$80,000 (around NZ$60,000) has improved access to water and is welcomed by the communities on the island. Audio
Rabuka is the best man to rebuild Fiji - deputy PM
One of Fiji's deputy prime ministers says Sitiveni Rabuka is the best man to rebuild Fiji after "sixteen years of dictatorship". Audio
New water systems installed on Rabi island
Access to water has never been more easier or cleaner for the people of Rabi island in Fiji - thanks to the New Zealand government who funded the water projects through NGO Habitat for Humanity Fiji. Audio
New allegations on Fiji PM's rolex watch
New allegations have emerged that the Fijian Prime Minister received a NZ$113,000 gold Rolex watch from disgraced backbencher Lynda Tabuya. Audio
'Fiji is in a mess': Rabuka needs to be supported 'wholeheartedly' - Deputy PM
Manoa Kamikamica, one of Fiji's deputy prime ministers, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is the best man to rebuild Fiji after "sixteen years of dictatorship".
Fijian Deputy PM denies spreading rumours about Rabuka's gold watch
Manoa Kamikamica told RNZ Pacific that suggestions that he was trying to discredit the prime minister is "absolute nonsense".
'Is Rabuka forgetful or plain fickle?': Chaudhry says Fiji PM 'unfit to lead'
The Labour Party leader made the comment after Sitiveni Rabuka did a u-turn on restoring a backbencher to Cabinet who he demoted after she appeared in a private video dancing naked.
Fijian heavyweight steps up to face undefeated Teremoana
James Singh is set to face his biggest test in the ring when he shares the ring with Australia's Teremoana Jnr in a Matchroom Boxing event in on Saturday.
'Struggle to remain competitive': Fiji's garment industry in decline
The increase in garment workers' wages is among the reasons the garment industry is struggling in Fiji, the country's textile, clothing, and footwear council head says.
