Fiji
Cannabis movement in Fiji calls for law reform
The founder of a fringe cannabis movement in Fiji is calling for the decriminalisation of the use and cultivation of marijuana. Audio
Fiji pushes to grow agricultural exports in NZ
Fiji's agricultural product exports will need to be of the best quality to compete against products from other nations when entering the New Zealand market, the country's agriculture minister says.
Rugby World Cup 2027 pool groups released
Pacific Island unions Fiji and Tonga believe their teams have been given good chances to advance past the first stage of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Audio
Police launch internal probe into officer's conduct following viral video
The Fiji Police Force is investigating an officer's conduct after a video of him kissing a woman at work went viral, fueling claims of sexual harassment.
Cannabis 'movement' demands law reform for 'freedom to use'
The creator of a self-described "non-registered brand" in its infancy wants the Fijian government to legalise the use and cultivation of marijuana in the country.
Fiji PM fronts up on past military coups
Fiji Prime Minister fronts up on past military coups. Audio
Report highlights poverty faced by Fiji children
A report from UNICEF and Fiji's Children's Ministry says nearly 30 percent of children in the country are living in multidimensional poverty.
Surfers will pay to ride Fiji's world-class breaks after repeal of surf access law
The Fijian government will repeal a law from 2010 that guaranteed free access to the country's surf breaks.
Fijian PM blames 'insulated' upbringing for racially motivated '87 coups
Sitiveni Rabuka took to the witness stand for the first time on Friday, fronting a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in a much-anticipated national healing process.
Fijian academic questions if military apology 'will help to stop coup culture'
Distinguished professor Steven Ratuva of Canterbury University was referring to the army's traditional apology to the country's high chiefs on Wednesday.
Hundreds march in Fiji for women abuse survivors
This week marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls as well as the global launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence against women and girls. Audio
Fiji military presents traditional apology to high chiefs
Fiji's military this week presented a traditional apology to the country's high chiefs for its role in past political turmoil. Audio
Fiji military apologises to chiefs, pledge 'civilian supremacy'
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has offered a formal traditional apology to the country's Great Council of Chiefs for its role in past political turmoil.
'Insufficient evidence': Former anti-corruption chief cleared of abuse of office
A controversial Commission of Inquiry into Barbara Malimali's appointment alleged that she spread confidential voter information while on the job.
Fijian MP: Violence against women and girls 'permeates every dimension of society'
"The cost of violence is not only emotional - it is national."
Fijian cabinet backs bill to restore customary control of surfing areas
The Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025 has been given the all-clear to be tabled in parliament, which resumed on Monday.
