Fiji
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.
Fiji acts to protect against potential outbreak of monkeypox
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Ministry of Health is putting in place strategies to protect Fiji from Monkeypox.
Community group slams Fiji minister as out of touch over food costs
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The head of a community development organisation in Fiji has criticised a government minister for telling people to "learn to make adjustments" to avoid feeling the impacts of rising food prices in the country.
Surgery puts Fijian Drua captain out of match against Crusaders
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Captain Meli Derenalagi will miss the Fijian Drua's clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.
Human Rights group slams Fijian police after the arrest of US man
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A human rights group has criticised the actions of Fijian police saying officers breached the basic rights of a man they recently arrested.
Fiji political polls point to a shift in allegiances says Fijian academic
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Campaigning is underway for the general election in Fiji and early predictions are pointing to a shift in allegiances.
Fijiana Drua claim Super W title in epic Grand Final
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The Fijiana Drua have claimed their first Super Rugby W title in a thrilling 32-26 victory over the four-time champion NSW Waratahs at AAMI Park in Melbourne..
Court orders oligarch's superyacht to stay in Fiji
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A Fijian court has granted an order to prevent a luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch from leaving the country.
Fiji investigates arrival of Russian oligarch's vessel, questions captain
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji police are investigating the arrival of a luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch, questioning its captain about how he brought the boat to the Pacific island nation without customs clearance.
Fiji representative at Palau conference tests postive for Covid-19
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
At least one member of the Fijian delegation to the 7th Our Ocean Conference has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival to Palau.
Fiji makes winning 7s return
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Olympic champions Fiji returned to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in style with a stunning victory in Singapore.
Fiji's Sayed Khaiyum defends convicted rapist playing sevens
Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fijian Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the nation's prison laws allows the chief of the Corrections Services to let serving inmates participate in sporting activities.
Fijian Drua player sacked for disciplinary reasons
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The Fijian Drua Super Rugby team have sacked utility back Serupepeli Vularika for disciplinary reasons.
Bainimarama returns to Fiji after heart surgery
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has returned to the country after spending more than two months at a Melbourne hospital recovering from a heart surgery.
Fiji reports 5 more leptospirosis deaths
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Five more people have died from leptospirosis in Fiji this year, taking the death toll to 19.
Covid-19: Death rate among unvaccinated 17 times higher than among vaxxed, Fiji Govt warns
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Government warns unvaccinated people in the vaccine-eligible population are 17 times more likely to die if they contract Covid-19 than those that are vaccinated.
Leptospirosis in Fiji: 14 dead, 179 cases confirmed
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
While Fijian health authorities are happy Covid-19 cases in the country are on the decline, they can't say the same for leptospirosis.
Fiji church ministers refuse to vaccinate against Covid-19
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A group of church ministers in Fiji have resigned because they do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
