Mahendra Chaudhry
Strong reactions to Fiji land bill debate
The political tussle amid a worsening Covid-19 crisis continues in Fiji. Audio
Episode 5: Coup Culture (Fiji) | Untold Pacific History
This episode examines how and why Indian populations were brought to Fiji, and how the inequities under the colonial government’s Girmit system, created a society of instability and countless coups. Video, Audio
Untold Pacific History Trailer
A dynamic & often provocative account of New Zealand’s relationship with the Pacific & the broad impact it's had on New Zealand’s own history & relationship with Pacific peoples in Aotearoa today. Video, Audio
Former Fiji PM criticises UN for not helping country's workers
Former Fijian prime minister and trade unionist Mahendra Chaudhry says the United Nations and the international community are dishonest or too weak to help the people of Fiji. Audio
Former Fiji PM honoured by international award
Fiji's Mahendra Chaudhry has been chosen as the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Krishna Menon Award. Audio
Mixed feelings in Fiji over NFP's proposed minimum wage raise
An opposition proposal to raise the minumum wage in Fiji has received conflicting responses from civil society groups. Audio
FFU say Rakiraki sugar plant has been "cannibalised"
The Fiji Farmers Union has accused the Fiji Sugar Corporation of cannabilising a mill in Rakiraki in order to force its shutdown. Audio
Fiji's education ministry 'backflips' on teacher gag
Fiji's teachers' union says the Education Ministry has retracted a letter it sent to all schools on Tuesday banning any unapproved speeches and interviews. Audio
Fiji Labour Leader uneasy over weekend's detentions
The leader of Fiji's Labour Party Mahendra Chaudhry says his country has turned into a dictatorship. The former Prime Minister was one of six leaders detained after speaking at a meeting about the… Audio
PM reacts to arrests in Fiji
The Prime Minister has arrived home from the Pacific Islands Forum. We ask him about the big Pacific news - the arrest of six senior opposition leaders in Fiji. Audio
Prominent Fijians released from police custody
Several prominent Fijians are released from custody, but what scars does it leave on the public's perception of democracy? Audio
Fiji's opposition leader surrenders himself to police
Our correspondent in Fiji, Alex Perrotet, has the latest on Saturday's arrests in Suva. Audio
Fiji Government and opposition lock heads over official tour
The Fiji Government's angry reaction to an official tour by the opposition leader has sparked a disagreement on constitutional rights. Audio
Fiji Labour Party leader to stand down after 23 years
The leader of Fiji's Labour Party and former prime minister, Mahendra Chaudhry, has decided to stand down from the leadership, a role which he has held for 23 years. Audio
Fiji audit shows blatant financial mismanagement - FLP
The Fiji Labour Party leader says the Auditor General's report into government spending over the last seven years details blatant financial mismanagement and breaches of law. Audio
Fiji politicians upset at PM's talk of intimidation
Fiji politicians in a spin over intimidation and 2000 coup talk. Audio
Accusations in Fiji over 'shutdown' of leaders debate
A war of words has erupted in Fiji over the lack of political debates in the final week of campaigning before the election. Audio
Fiji couple allege courier pressure on vote
Questions have been raised about Fiji's election processes after an alleged incident involving a Suva couple being forced to vote a certain way on day one of pre-polling. Audio
Constraints still exist despite freed up pre-election debate in Fiji
Political parties say constraints are hampering the prospects of a free and fair election in Fiji.
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Further changes cast doubt on Fiji elections
The Fiji Labour Party says the government's decision not to make the National Register of Voters public further erodes the integrity of the September general election. Audio