Fiji
Clean-up operation underway in Fiji
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A clean-up operation is underway following flash floods that swept through parts of Fiji.
Samoa, Fiji investigate how a woman in Samoa illegally boarded a flight to Fiji
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional, Samoa
Authorities in Samoa and Fiji have launched a joint investigation into how a woman eluded tight security at the Fijian and Samoan international airports.
Fiji PM Rabuka calls on Fijians to stay positive
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has called on the country to stay positive, despite challenges to be faced in 2023, in his New Year's message.
Puna and Brown congratulate new Fiji PM
Thursday 29 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Fiji, National, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed new Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and the recently elected government of Fiji that was sworn in on Christmas Eve.
Vote for prime minister to take place in Fiji’s Parliament
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji’s newly-elected government will decide who is to be prime minister when Parliament convenes later today (Saturday, Fiji time).
Fiji’s 2022 General Election gets underway as voters turn up in numbers
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Scores of people along the Nasinu-Suva corridor in the Central Division lined the premises of their designated polling stations as early as 6am today to cast their votes in the Fiji 2022 General Election.
Fijians in Cook Islands miss out on voting
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Regional
With Fiji heading to the polls in less than two weeks, Fijians residing in the Cook Islands are frustrated they won’t be able to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general election.
Fiji minister says pandemic forcing more Fijians into global crime gangs
Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The Fijian government says covid-19 has crippled Pacific law enforcement agencies' efforts to effectively respond to trans-national crimes.
Dentist wants action to reverse high levels of child tooth decay
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A paediatric dentist in Fiji is dedicating his career to improving dental health outcomes for the South Pacific.
'Deafening silence' on democratic deficit in Pacific
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A Fijian political leader is calling out the Australian and New Zealand governments on their "deafening silence" on human rights issues in the region.
USP unions call on Fiji Govt to stop inquiry demands and pay debt
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The two unions representing staff at the University of the South Pacific are calling on the Fiji Government to honour the decisions of their parliament and pay the outstanding subsidy due to the university.
Debt to hamper Fiji's post-Covid-19 recovery - Neelesh Gounder
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's post-Covid-19 recovery will be a "slow process" due to the debt burden faced by the country, according to University of the South Pacific academic Dr Neelesh Gounder.
Fiji gender equality and violence reduction programme gets $12.6m
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The government has announced it will give $12.6 million to the Fiji Gender Action Programme to boost support and services for curbing violence against women.
Fijians hoping for smooth power transfer if govt loses election
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
New research has found Fijians are concerned whether there'll be a smooth transfer of power should the government lose in this year's general elections.
Fiji sprinter secures Mini Games gold as Tonga bags shot put win
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji athletics star Banuve Tabakaucoro swept to victory in the men's 100 metres title at the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Coastal communities in Fiji affected by ocean flooding
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The national disaster management office in Fiji is urging coastal communities to continue to exercise caution today after recent ocean flooding events.
Russian superyacht leaves Fiji for US following a court ruling
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A Russian-owned superyacht docked in Fiji left for the United States on Tuesday after a Fiji court ordered its removal, saying it was a waste of money to maintain amid legal wrangling over its seizure.
Sio heads to Fiji as government faces pressure over China
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Pacific Minister Aupito William Sio is set to travel to Fiji tomorrow, while Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is under increased pressure over Pacific relationships.
Super Rugby: Pacific flair to end the new boys’ seasons
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Talk about saving the best for last: Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua both ended their seasons in fine style over the weekend - with the Drua mounting a stunning comeback to fall one point short against the Chiefs, while Moana Pasifika pulled off a huge upset over the Brumbies.
Stoush blamed on exclusion of Silktails' players from Fiji World Cup squad
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji
An extended squad of 50 players has been named to represent the Fiji Bati at the men's Rugby League World Cup in October, but not one player from the currently Australia-based Kaiviti Silktails has been included.
