APR editor
FijiFirst seems to be ‘confused’ over role of Aiyaz, says Naidu
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
The opposition FijiFirst party still "seems to be confused" about the role of its general secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, says prominent...
Tony Fala: Pelé – a tribute from Aotearoa and Oceania
ANALYSIS: By Tony Fala
Edson Arantes do Nascimento passed away at the age of 82 after a brave battle with colon cancer in Brazil on...
Steven Ratuva: What an election in Fiji – some reflections, lessons
ANALYSIS: By Professor Steven Ratuva
The highly anticipated 2022 election last month was a very close, emotionally charged and highly controversial affair.
All that is behind...
Aiyaz ousted as Fiji MP over taking public office, rules Speaker
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
FijiFirst Party general secretary and former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is no longer a Member of Fiji's Parliament, says Speaker Ratu...
Fiji plans to ‘restore confidence’ in USP partnership, says Professor Prasad
By Rakesh Kumar in Suva
Fiji's Minister of Finance and deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says all coalition partners in the new government have...
Fiji’s PM Rabuka hits back: ‘We’ve every right to appoint and...
By Serafina Silaitoga in Suva
Fiji's coalition government has every right to "appoint and disappoint" under the 2013 Constitution, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
While responding...
Marape government encourages ‘honest debate, dissent’, says Juffa
RNZ Pacific
The Governor of Oro province in Papua New Guinea, Gary Juffa, says Prime Minister James Marape encourages "honest debate" and discussion within his...
Covid-19: NZ ‘assessing health risk’ after Australia announces China traveller testing
RNZ News
Travellers from China to Australia will be required to have a negative pre-departure covid-19 test from January 5 -- and New Zealand says...
‘This is for you’ – 24 Pasifika New Year’s honours recipients...
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist, and Jan Kohout, RNZ journalist
Twenty four Pacific peoples have been recognised in the 2023 New Year's honours.
A former...
Tikoduadua asks Fiji’s police chief to resign over ‘matters of confidence’
RNZ Pacific
Fiji's Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration has invited the Commissioner of Police to resign, citing concerns on matters of confidence in him.
Pio...
Women ministers spell out their plan to ‘rebuild Fiji as it...
By Talebula Kate in Suva
Fiji's new Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya, plans to use surveys and online platforms as an...
Port Moresby governor Parkop stable and recovering after cardiac scare
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop is stable and recovering at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, according...
Fiji lawyer Imrana Jalal’s warning: ‘No victimisation or targeted prosecutions’
By Timoci Vula in Suva
Fiji lawyer and former human rights activist Imrana Jalal has offered a "warning" to her motherland that should people be...
No time to waste – Fiji’s Rabuka starts work on 100-day...
By Shayal Devi in Suva
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has already started work to achieve the People’s Alliance-led coalition 100-day plan outlined in its...
Professor thrilled over USP return – Fiji to pay $90m university...
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
Exiled University of the South Pacific vice-chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia says he is thrilled at the prospect of returning to...
Helen Clark condemns Taliban ban on female foreign aid workers
RNZ Pacific
Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark is supporting aid agencies' decision to halt operations in Afghanistan, and a UN official has urged...
Exiled USP chief, Dr Lal now free to enter Fiji, says...
By Josefa Babitu in Suva
The greenlight has been given to University of the South Pacific vice-chancellor, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, and Dr Padma Lal, to...
Existing ‘good policies’ to carry on, says Fiji Deputy PM...
By Rakesh Kumar in Suva
Fiji’s new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the good policies of the government that...
Christmas gift for Fiji: New political era balanced on a knife-edge
RNZ Pacific
Fiji has finally reached the other side of the long and winding road that was the 2022 general election and can enjoy the...
Benny Wenda: A West Papuan Christmas message
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: By Benny Wenda
As 2022 draws to a close, I would like to thank everyone who has supported the West Papuan struggle this...
Rabuka elected Fiji’s new PM, ending Bainimarama’s 16-year reign
RNZ Pacific
Former coup leader and ex-prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka was today elected Fiji's new prime minister, winning 28 votes to Voreqe Bainimarama's 27.
The secret...
Thousands to miss Christmas thanks to covid-19 – how to avoid...
RNZ News
Thousands of people will be cancelling their Christmas Day plans thanks to the invisible grinch, covid-19.
Leading epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker estimates 85,000 people...