Fiji

Those removed from the party include the opposition leader, Inia Seruiratu, who told Parliament that MPs had "wants" and "needs" and "church commitments" to justify the salary bump.

For Lieutenant Jokaveti (Sue) Waqanivalu, being in Tonga's remote Ha'apai islands with the New Zealand Army's Exercise Tropic Twilight reminded her of her home country Fiji.

Fiji's parliament has approved the salary increases for the President, Speaker, Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs.

A round-up of sports action this weekend, including Super Rugby Pacific, soccer, women's, rugby league, boxing, beach volleyball

"I doubt our MPs can see the poor and the ordinary from their tinted cars," a former parliamentarian says.

The Special Committee on Emoluments released its report this week, which has received widespread criticism from Fijians on social media platforms.

On Monday, the Fijian franchise announced former Chiefs flyhalf and an international referee Glen Jackson - who has been involved with the Drua coaching staff for the past three years - as head coach.

A telltale sign more Fijians are continuing to pursue plans to leave for greener pastures as the government struggles to retain its best and brightest in the country.

Seema Singh, a descendent of Indian indentured labourers to Fiji, has created a collection of paintings uncovering the lives of the Girmit era women. Audio

Former Chiefs and Saracens fly half Glen Jackson has been appointed as the new head coach of the Fijian Drua.

The Na Waqa Drua is an exciting story that had been retold over the years, especially amongst our Pacific Islanders.

Fiji Water and its employees who have spent the last 10 days on strike have come to an agreement. Audio

Fiji's national disaster management office is warning of flooding in several areas of the Central division and along the Central Division.