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Fiji police probe alleged sex abuse against Methodist Church
Fiji Police are investigating alleged sexual abuse by a member of the Methodist Church clergy. Audio
Fiji concerned boating season will be affected by Aus/NZ Covid-19 surges
Fijian authorities are concerned the latest cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand and Australia will impact Fiji's Blue Lanes initiative amid the pandemic.
Fiji's war on drugs: police find narcotics more lethal than 'ice'
Fijian authorities have warned that illicit drugs more lethal than methamphetamine are being produced across the country. Audio
Pacific children on frontline of global nutrition crisis
The world is on the brink of a nutrition crisis, warns Save the Children. Audio
RNZ Pacific Xmas: 'A tribe without its chief'
Christmas hasn't been the same since 2013 - when a tribe lost its chief.
Call out worst climate crisis contributors, scientist says
Pacific leaders meet today to demand urgent global climate action. They must focus on the key contributors to the climate crisis, an expert says. Audio
'Writing's on the wall' for Fiji's opposition
Former Fiji opposition leader Sitiveni Rabuka resigned from Parliament this week. A political analyst says it has been inevitable.
More work needed to reduce HIV/AIDs in the Pacific
Stigma towards those with HIV/AIDS in the Pacific is making it difficult for those who are newly diagnosed to accept their status, the UN warns, as it calls for more funding to combat the disease. Audio
NZ's Cook Island minister represents firsts
Cook Islander Munokoa Poto Williams represents a lot of firsts in New Zealand politics. Audio
Tokelau traveller raises concern about Covid precautions on flight
A Tokelau man has raised his concerns about the precautions taken on a repatriation flight from Auckland earlier this month.
Public concern as Covid-19 uncertainty hits Samoa
Samoa's state of emergency, issued nine months ago, has been extended to 23 December. Audio
Pacific policing under scrutiny
Efforts to prepare Pacific police for the opening of borders amid the Covid-19 pandemic are underway in Fiji. Audio
Fiji army targets gender policy
In a bid to meet UN targets, Fiji's military is rolling out a new gender policy with improvements in the treatment of female soldiers a hopeful by-product. Audio
Pacific’s poorest targetted by UN Covid-19 relief plan
The introduction of a Temporary Basic Income for the world's poorest people including those in the Pacific could help slow the current surge in Covid-19 cases in the region.
Covid-19 impacts medicine supply for Fiji cancer patients
Fiji's Cancer Society says the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the supply of medicine for local cancer patients.
Marshall Islands condemns Chinese coercion in the Pacific
The continued bullying and intimidation tactics by China must stop, says a senior Marshall Islands official. Audio
Pacific leaders target unequal impacts of Covid-19 on vulnerable in region
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have drafted a statement to be considered at the special session of the United Nations General Assembly on Covid-19 in December. Audio
A legacy of coups hangs over Fiji
As Fiji marks 50 years since independence, a human rights lawyer says people need to move beyond an acceptance of coups. Audio
Children in Fiji involved in prostitution: NGOs
Confronted by the rise of child sexual abuse in Fiji, two NGOs warn in some instances girls as young as 12 years old are involved in prostitution. Audio
Fiji businesses hoping for boost during national day celebrations
Fiji celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence from Britain.
Fiji's kava farmers urged to innovate to meet growing US demand
China market stimulation Audio
Fiji police set up special taskforce due to growing cases of child abuse
A special askforce involving Fiji police and government agencies has been set up to promote and safeguard the wellbeing of children in Fiji following increasing reports of child abuse.
With focus on 2022 poll, taskforce set to tackle Fiji party problems
Ongoing disputes within Fiji's main opposition party are expected to be addressed by a working committee. Audio
Pacific seeks changes to law of the sea
The Pacific Islands Forum is calling for changes to the law governing the region's maritime boundaries. Audio
Pacific women urged to pursue decision making roles and fight against corruption
Pacific women have been urged to seek decision-making roles, and join boards and councils to fight corruption.