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Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama spends night in jail
Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has spent the night in jail after being charged with abuse of office.
Bainimarama's former attorney-general, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and the country's… Audio
Ex-Fiji PM Bainimarama granted bail after charges of interferen
Fiji's former PM Frank Bainimarama and suspended police chief have been granted bail, after spending the night in custody.
Local media reports the bail was ten-thousand Fijian dollars - which is in… Video, Audio
Bainimarama accused of making 'treasonous comments'
Former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama has come under fire and could end up losing his seat as an MP for making comments against the head of state in parliament on Monday. Audio
Bainimarama misses out on Parliamentary majority
For the first time since the return of democracy in Fiji in 2014, Frank Bainimarama's Fiji First Party has failed to secure the majority of seats in Parliament.
A coalition government will need to be… Audio
More Pacific leaders address the UN General Assembly
More Pacific leaders take to the podium at the UN General Assembly. Audio
No decision made about China's multilateral agreement in the pacific
China has fallen short on its bid for a big Pacific deal covering trade and security.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi had been hoping to get ten island-nations to sign up for a broad deal.
The tour has… Audio
Fiji confirms November border reopening
Fiji's international border will re-open to its travel partner countries from November 11. Audio
Pacific deep sea mining debate surfaces at UN
Deep sea mining debate in the Pacific region emerges at UNGA and in New Zealand. Audio
Pacific leaders highlight climate crisis at the UN
The climate crisis has again been at the forefront of speeches by Pacific Islands leaders at the UN General Assembly. Audio
Tokyo Olympics: Fiji celebrates after sevens win
New Zealand has been denied its first gold medal of the Olympics, but few would begrudge the Flying Fijian's victory after their incredible performance last night, and at a time when their country is… Audio
Fiji Sevens win Gold to beat NZ, life changing for country
New Zealand has been denied its first gold medal of the Olympics ... but few would begrudge the Fijian sevens team's victory after their incredible performance last night, and at a time when their… Audio
Fiji's opposition leaders refuse to be intimidated by govt
Fiji's opposition leaders arrested amidst the backdrop of a national health crisis. Audio
Fiji govt could face lawsuits over Covid-19 vaccine ultimatum
Legal experts in Fiji warn the government has opened itself to a barrage of lawsuits following its decision to force the country's civil service to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Audio
Pressure on Fijian government to lock down the nation grows
There's growing pressure on the Fijian government to urgently lock down the nation as Covid-19 spreads out of control. Audio
Covid-19: Fiji reports 94 new cases
In Fiji, the number of new Covid-19 cases continues to grow. On Wednesday, a new daily record was made at 94 new cases within twenty-four hours.
The Fiji government is unable to isolate cases at its… Audio
Community covid case sets back Fiji's travel bubble plans
With the threat of more Covid-19 cases in the community, Fiji's hopes of reopening its border to any international travel will be some time away. Audio
Fiji to begin Covid-19 vaccination roll out
Fiji's government is beginning to focus on its Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Audio
Fijians hunker down as severe storm heads their way
People in Fiji are being warned to prepare to be hit by a devastatingly severe cyclone by Thursday night. Audio
Pacific leaders call out Australia over urgent climate action
The Pacific Islands Forum is calling on Australia not to let its neigbours sink due to the impacts of climate change. Audio
Fijians focus on language and its living link amid Covid-19
Bula! It's Fijian Language Week in New Zealand and the theme reflects the strong belief by the islanders that their culture inspires courage and strength, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito… Audio