Fiji Coverage

Reports from Radio New Zealand International journalists who were in Fiji were not censored and our journalists did not have any restrictions placed apon them. All material reported by RNZI and Radio New Zealand is freely and independently sourced.

The following audio items cover events in Fiji. The links are in MP3 format.

We also have extensive text coverage on our news page.

People in Fiji may not embrace iTaukei
An academic doubts Fiji people will accept name change to 'iTaukei'.
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +1200
Fiji land use decree starts to have an impact
Initial deposit made in the new Fiji Land Bank.
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:05:00 +1200
Fiji looks increasingly to China for support
China appears more than happy to extend links with Fiji regime.
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:00:00 +1200
Help sought from Fiji taxi drivers
Fiji's taxi drivers called on to help stop sexual exploitation of children.
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:00:00 +1200
Concerns at Fiji newborns contracting HIV
Pregnant women in Fiji need earlier treatment for HIV.
Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +1200
Ensuring primacy of Forum a factor in cancelled MSG meeting
Maintaining pre-eminence of Forum a factor in MSG summit cancellation.
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:23:00 +1200
Fiji angered when MSG summit scuttled
MSG meeting scuttled because Fiji leader not wanted as chair.
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:21:00 +1200
Some optimism in Fiji's embattled sugar industry
Despite years of difficulties there is optimism the Fiji sugar industry can survive.
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:19:00 +1200
Fiji's surf is opened up for all
The exclusive rights of some Fiji hotels to choice surf spots have gone.
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:17:00 +1200
Fears new media decree will stifle other foreign investment
There are concerns limiting foreign ownership of media will affect other sectors.
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:15:00 +1200
Decree protects money in collapsed resort project
The Fiji Government's efforts to protect the investment in Momi Bay.
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:00:00 +1200
Radio New Zealand's Insight casts an eye over Fiji
Radio New Zealand's Insight take Fiji's pulse a year after the constitution was scrapped.
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:00:00 +1200
Fiji's economic predicament
The challenges facing the Fiji economy.
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +1200
Questions in Fiji at the value of changes in eduaction sector
Free text books and buses but is this the best use of Fiji's education resources?
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:24:00 +1200
Academic claims Fiji regime wants to hijack MSG
Fiji invites other countries to the Melanesian Spearhead Group summit.
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:20:00 +1200
Fiji regime claim of support for election delay dismissed
Fiji Labour leader disputed claim the people keen to delay elections.
Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:17:00 +1200
Military in Fiji taking over more and more posts
We hear about the impact of the growing militarisation of the Fiji public sector.
Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:14:00 +1200
Can land reform save Fiji's sugar industry?
Fiji interim government plans land reforms to save a vital industry.
Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:11:00 +1200
Fiji tourist operators aim to diversify
Backpackers with money, the new travel segment sought by Fiji.
Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:08:00 +1200
Fiji villages
New village by-laws may be used in Fiji to combat bad behaviour.
Thu, 27 May 2010 18:00:00 +1200
Hopes Fiji's planned media decree will be toned down
The Fiji interim Government's media decree is close. Will it be draconian?
Wed, 26 May 2010 11:30:00 +1200
Fiji looking for a massive loan from the IMF
Fiji interim regime hoping to borrow up to half a billion dollars from the IMF.
Wed, 26 May 2010 11:30:00 +1200
Still no formal preparations for elections in Fiji in 2014
Fiji regime yet to begin work on proposed new electoral process.
Tue, 25 May 2010 11:00:00 +1200
Fiji regime say new legal order working well
Fiji's interim attorney general says the regime's ruling by decree is working well.
Tue, 25 May 2010 11:00:00 +1200
Fiji media could be under tougher media laws in weeks
A new decree controlling the Fiji media still to be finalised.
Tue, 25 May 2010 11:00:00 +1200
Fiji economy desperate for investment
Fiji economist says country's economy needs major investment.
Thu, 20 May 2010 18:59:00 +1200
Baby boom affects service at Suva's main hospital
More Fijian mums choosing in big numbers to have babies in main hospitals.
Thu, 20 May 2010 18:58:00 +1200
Fiji regime challenged to take part in 2014 democratic poll
A call for the Fiji interim regime members to stand in the promised polls in 2014.
Thu, 20 May 2010 18:55:00 +1200
The continuing decline in Fiji's sugar industry
We look at what is needed to save Fiji's vital sugar industry.
Thu, 20 May 2010 18:50:00 +1200
Assets of Fiji National Provident Fund written down
Johnny Blades reports the assets of the Fiji National Provident Fund have been written down.
Tue, 11 May 2010 11:00:00 +1200
Fiji's suspension from the Forum one year on
A year after Fiji was suspended from the Pacific Islands Forum, Don Wiseman sought to examine its effect.
Wed, 05 May 2010 16:45:02 +1200
Fiji ponders how to reduce poverty levels
Making more of its agricultural potential is the key to Fiji overcoming rising levels of poverty.
Wed, 05 May 2010 16:28:00 +1200
The IMF assesses state of Fiji economy
The global financial assistance agency, the International Monetary Fund, spends time in Fiji.
Wed, 05 May 2010 16:15:00 +1200
Fiji regime plans to make use of Fijian official
Fiji's interim Attorney General says all Fiji citizens to be known as Fijians.
Wed, 05 May 2010 16:05:00 +1200
Tourism may be only hope of economic revival for Fiji
Kyran Curry an analyst with the rating agency Standard and Poor's on the Fiji economy.
Wed, 05 May 2010 16:00:00 +1200
Fiji regimes pension cuts affecting all former SDL parliamentar
The Fiji interim Government's pension punishment plan continues to bite.
Wed, 05 May 2010 16:00:00 +1200
Forum ban on Fiji more about punishment than coercion
New Zealand Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, comments on Fiji's suspension from the Pacific Forum one year on.
Wed, 05 May 2010 14:20:00 +1200
Fiji rugby hopes government involvement will mean cash backing
The Fiji interim government extends its control of the country's rugby administration.
Wed, 05 May 2010 14:10:00 +1200
Fiji government drafts new decree to be able to fine media
Harsh new controls on the media are set to be introduced in Fiji. News organisations face being fined half a million Fiji dollars for publishing stories deemed against the public interest or order by the country's military Government.
Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:40:00 +1200
Fiji military regime to cut dissenters' pensions
Radio NZ National takes a look at tough new measures are being introduced in Fiji which appear aimed at stifling dissent.
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:40:00 +1300
NZ Fijians welcome governments' engagement
Members of Auckland's Fiji community are pleased the Government is to make an effort to improve diplomatic relations with their home country's interim military government.
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:37:00 +1300
Fiji's suspended Great Council of Chiefs get new offices
Building complex for Fiji's Chiefs to be opened on Friday.
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji debates the merits of allowing casinos in the country
Fiji's interim leader thinks casinos will help the struggling economy.
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji's squatters up to 15 percent of population
In Fiji squatters are working to improve their dire living conditions.
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +1200
No immediate gains but envoy says Fiji trip worthwhile
Sir Paul Reeves says important for Fiji's people that dialogue maintained.
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +1200
Fiji Law Society - why has its AGM permit been revoked
Fiji military regime pulls plug on annual meeting of country's lawyers' body.
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:20:00 +1200
Ordinary people in Fiji face an increasingly difficult struggle
More begging as people in Fiji try to make ends meet nearly three years after the military coup.
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:10:00 +1200
Fiji sports people hope to make 2010 Commonwealth Games
Decision likely next month on question over Fiji participation in Delhi Commonwealth Games.
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:05:00 +1200
Call to pressure Fiji over human rights abuse
Amnesty International wants China to pressure Fiji over human rights abuse.
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:20:00 +1200
Signs that Fiji media censorship easing for some
Fiji Times may be only media outlet under daily restrictions from military regime.
Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:30:22 +1200
Signs that Fiji media censorship easing for some
Fiji Times may be only media outlet under daily restrictions from military regime.
Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:30:00 +1200
Former Fiji PM urges elections next year
Two former Fijian prime ministers have joined forces to urge electoral reform and elections next year.
Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:35:00 +1200
Fiji says Commonwealth suspension the price of political reform
Fiji military regime says Commonwealth shut out unfortunate but expected.
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:00:00 +1200
McCully says Fiji's suspension from Commonwealth was inevitable
Geoff Robinson talks with NZ Foreign Minister Murray McCully.
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:25:00 +1200
Fiji suspended from Commonwealth
Geoff Robinson talks with Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Masire Mwambe.
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:20:00 +1200
The Commonwealth is poised to suspend Fiji
Fiji not expected to back down despite Commonwelath demands.
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:15:04 +1200
Financing issues threaten to derail another Fiji resort project
Developer of the exclusive Fiji Beach Resort and Spa, Neville Mahon says they are close to receivership.
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +1200
EU admonished for sanctions on Fiji sugar industry
Academic warns European sanctions on sugar not best way to change Fiji regime's approach.
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Matanitu Vanua chides neighbours for not supporting Fiji.
A Fiji political party accuses Samoa and Niue of being mouthpieces for New Zealand and Australia.
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji interim regime puts colonels in charge of regional admin
Colonels to run Fiji administrative divisions but NGO asks why no civilians in the roles.
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +1200
New Fiji domestic violence decree raises eyebrows
Queries raised over lack of consultation in new Fiji gender violence law.
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Did Fiji-regime officials sneak into Pacific summit?
There are claims Solomons' passports were used by Fiji officials despite a ban - Honiara denies claims.
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Niue's Premier calls for civil disobedience in Fiji
The outgoing chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum has called for civil disobedience in Fiji.
Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:50:00 +1200
Doubt over progress of Pacific trade talks
Smaller Pacific nations say they're not ready to embark on regional trade talks, which were due to be signed off at the Pacific leaders summit in Cairns this week.
Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:53:00 +1200
NZ's foreign minister prepares for CMAG meeting
The news of the President's retirement came as ministers from the Commonweath prepare for a meeting to discuss what action they should take against Fiji over its failure to provide a timetable for elections.
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +1200
Fiji police justify funding a conference of pastors
The police in Fiji say the expenditure of more than eight thousand US dollars on a conference of pastors is justified.
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:55:00 +1200
Regime tightening grip on power with President's retirement
The retirement of Fiji's president is enabling the interim government to consolidate its power.
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
New president to take over in Fiji
Jonathan Fraenkel; Fiji expert at the Australian National University comments on the changing of the guard at the top in Fiji, with a new president taking over in August.
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:45:00 +1200
NZ Minister unsurprised by Fiji president's resignation
Fiji's president Ratu Josefa Iloilo is standing down and will be replaced by the vice-president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:37:00 +1200
Presidential retirement significant for several reasons
A Fiji academic says the retirement of Fiji's President opens the door for Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, a former minister in the interim government, to become the country's head of state.
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +1200
President Iloilo to retire
Fiji's interim prime minister has announced the country's president, Ratu Josefa Iloilo, will retire at the end of next month.
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:50:00 +1200
Detention of Methodists in Fiji continues
At least three more church members questioned by police.
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:15:00 +1200
BP Southwest Pacific purchase dropped
And Fijian unions say pension funds are safer as a result.
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:15:00 +1200
Interim government accused of overstepping mark with church
Fiji's interim government is being accused of crossing a line in the way it's dealing with the Methodist Church.
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +1200
Interim government accused of overstepping mark with church
Fiji's interim government is being accused of crossing a line in the way it's dealing with the Methodist Church.
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +1200
Council for World Mission says communications controlled
The Council for World Mission says it has information that suggests church communications in Fiji are being controlled.
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Council for World Mission says communications controlled
The Council for World Mission says it has information that suggests church communications in Fiji are being controlled.
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Senior figures charged with violating emergency regulations
Top Methodist church leaders and the highest ranking female Chief have been charged with violating Public Emergency Regulations.
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +1200
Senior figures charged with violating emergency regulations
Top Methodist church leaders and the highest ranking female Chief have been charged with violating Public Emergency Regulations.
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +1200
International Broadcasting meeting goes ahead in Fiji
An international broadcasting conference is being held in Nadi despite emergency regulations restricting free speech.
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +1200
International Broadcasting meeting goes ahead in Fiji
An international broadcasting conference is being held in Nadi despite emergency regulations restricting free speech.
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +1200
Senior members of Fijian Methodist church taken into custody
Jonathan Fraenkel from ANU says that this action matches that taken against other sectors in Fiji.
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Senior members of Fijian Methodist church taken into custody
Jonathan Fraenkel from ANU says that this action matches that taken against other sectors in Fiji.
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Paramount chief detained amid further crackdown on opposition
The crackdown on dissidents in Fiji is intensifying with the detention of a leding figure from the ousted governing party, and the most senior female High Chief in the country.
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji police take in senior Methodist leaders
Police in Fiji have detained four senior figures of the Methodist church for questioning. The action is the latest step in ongoing tensions between the Methodists and the interim regime over the banning of this year's annual church conference.
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Why people in Fiji are not speaking out
There has been criticism in Fiji about many people just standing by while their rights are being taken away.
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Serious worries about future of Fiji pension fund
An academic in Fiji has raised serious concern over the future of the country's pension fund.
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Call for talks before redundancies
Fiji's interim government is being urged to talk to unions before it goes ahead with redundancy packages for public servants.
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji interim attorney claims success with lawyer certificates
Fiji's interim attorney general says the granting of practising certificates to 335 lawyers shows that changes to the issuing system have been successful.
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Methodist church fails to convince interim PM to overturn ban
A meeting between the President of Fiji's Methodist Church and the interim Prime Minister, has failed to overturn a decision to ban this year's Church Conference.
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Rise of New Methodist Church causes concerns
The established Methodist Church in Fiji is worried by the messages being preached by the so-called New Methodist Church.
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji's new Women's Federation
The idea was mooted by the Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation but why?
Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1200
A return to constitutionality for Fiji?
Widespread criticism for the lack of detail in the latest plans for the return of Fiji to democracy.
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:15:00 +1200
Fiji Police claim crime down by 50%
Police say this is because of working alongside predominantly Christian religious organisations.
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:15:00 +1200
Reaction to Fiji's latest path to democracy
Commodore Bainimarama's most recent claims for future democracy are met with tempered scepticism.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:15:00 +1200
Fiji conference for regional body will undermine credibility
Asia Pacific Institute of Broadcasting conference controversially set to go ahead this month in Nadi.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:00:00 +1200
Lowest earners in Fiji get a wage lift
Minimum wage up 20 percent despite opposition from employers and central bank.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:00:00 +1200
Australian owned Fiji Bank set to be taken over by PNG rival
Bank South Pacific expresses confidence in long term promise of the Fiji economy.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:00:00 +1200
Restrictions on Pacific Youth Festival to be held in Fiji
The spirit of the Festival appears to be under compromise from restrictions placed by the interim regime.
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +1200
Fiji could be under military rule for another five years
Fiji could be under military rule for another five years and is increasingly sidelined from the regional community. Philippa Tolley and Megan Whelan travelled to Fiji to see what it is like there now, and to find out why New Zealand should care.
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +1200
Fiji lawyers have little option over new registration rules
50 lawyers so far receive practising certificates under Fiji regime's controversial new rules.
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:15:00 +1200
Cross party discussion the only way forward for Fiji
Former prominent Fiji politician details how emergency curbs stifle communication.
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:45:00 +1200
Scepticism over Fiji regime's latest talk of democracy
Doubts Commodore Frank Bainimarama's proposed roadmap is the way back to democracy for Fiji.
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:40:00 +1200
Plea in Fiji for action over regime
A prominent Fiji lawyer speaks out and calls for others to voice their concerns about the military led regime.
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji regime likely to extend clampdown on conference events
Curbs on Fiji Accountants Congress just the beginning as signs tougher restrictions will be applied to meetings.
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Speakers forced out of Fiji Accountants Congress by regime
Three well known Fiji men pull out of conference after pressure from the Fiji military led Government.
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji extends curbs on freedom for a third month
Fiji's interim Government claims security situation demands emergency powers extension.
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji's major super fund steps to save resort development
A creditor in Fiji aims to recoup millions it has invested in a resort after loans turn bad.
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +1200
NZ's Fiji community wants meeting with NZ Government over Fiji
Concerns raised by local community about New Zealand Governments attitude to Fiji.
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji's Methodists won't sack senior staff to save conference
Fiji's military regime demands resignations as price for annual church conference going ahead.
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji military allows some conferences but warns about content
Fiji regime says Methodists' annual conference canned over political content.
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji journalists may be banned from Nadi conference
Fiji regime invites international broadcasters but may ban local media.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:30:00 +1200
An Australian based NGO wants tighter travel sanctions on Fiji
The Fiji Democaracy and Freedon Movement says all Pacific countries should enforce the travel ban.
Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:30:09 +1200
Watchdog condemns Fiji regime for grabbing more control
Amnesty International expresses concern at raid on the Fiji Law Society by military led regime.
Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:30:00 +1200
Fiji military led regime clamps down on Methodist Church
Fiji interim Government pulls the plug on Methodist Church annual conference.
Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:30:00 +1200
No option but to accept new edict says prominent Fiji lawyer
Under new decree Fiji regime takes control of lawyer registration - Law Society sidelined.
Wed, 27 May 2009 16:30:00 +1200
Claims the Fiji regime is sowing distrust by using informants
Fiji businessman says the regime has created an environment in which people are suspicious of each other.
Wed, 27 May 2009 16:30:00 +1200
Onus on individual lawyers over latest restrictions
Regional legal body highlights dilemma facing Fiji's lawyers after Law Society stripped of power.
Wed, 27 May 2009 16:30:00 +1200
Fiji Law Society is stripped of its power
Unelected Fiji regime takes control of the licensing and scrutiny of the country's legal fraternity.
Mon, 25 May 2009 16:25:00 +1200
Restrictions on the Fiji media lead to awards being cancelled
Fiji's Media Council drops it annual awards in the face of the public emergency regulations.
Mon, 25 May 2009 16:20:00 +1200
A call for a softer stance from New Zealand towards Fiji
A former consultant to the Fiji interim Government says New Zealand should be more conciliatory.
Mon, 25 May 2009 16:15:00 +1200
Fiji finally appoint judges under its new regime
Four judges re-appointed in Fiji, including Anthony Gates as Chief justice.
Mon, 25 May 2009 16:10:00 +1200
Fiji's attorney general vows further judicial changes
Fiji's interim attorney general Aiyaz Sayed-Khayum joins us.
Mon, 25 May 2009 07:38:00 +1200
Fiji's interim government tightens grip on legal system
The President of the Fiji Law Society says the latest crackdown there is a sad day for justice in Fiji.
Mon, 25 May 2009 07:35:00 +1200
Lawyer of former Fijian Prime Minister detained in Fiji
The lawyer of ousted Fijian Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase has been detained by the Fijian Police.
Thu, 21 May 2009 08:26:00 +1200
Fears for Fiji's sugar industry
There are fears Fiji's sugar industry could collapse, after the EU withdrew its financial support for a second year in a row.
Tue, 19 May 2009 08:27:00 +1200
Fiji sugar grant cancellation will be felt widely
The European Union has cancelled a multi million dollar grant to Fiji's ailing sugar industry.
Tue, 19 May 2009 06:13:00 +1200
EU cancels Fiji sugar money over election delays
Fiji's economy has suffered a major blow with the European Commission's decision to block 55 million dollars of aid destined for its ailing sugar industry.
Mon, 18 May 2009 17:43:00 +1200
Fiji Islanders in Wellington fearful of speaking out
Censorship and military rule silence critics.
Mon, 18 May 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Journalists' body says development in Fiji very disturbing
Commonwealth Press Union votes to censure Fiji's regime over its curbs on media freedom.
Fri, 15 May 2009 19:10:00 +1200
Fiji media forced to run propaganda
Tim Pankhurst of the Commonwealth Press Union's Media Freedom Committee.
Fri, 15 May 2009 07:28:00 +1200
Fijian Government clamps down further on the media
Fiji's military government is to use two leading media organisations to promote its own view of the news.
Fri, 15 May 2009 07:25:00 +1200
Yet another journalist taken into custody in Fiji
The crackdown on the media in Fiji continues with a journalist detained, the third in a week. Matelita Ragogo reports from Suva.
Thu, 14 May 2009 15:08:00 +1200
Will the Pac Is Forum be undermined by the Fiji suspension?
A political scientist wonders if other organisations could fill the breach created by Fiji's suspension from the Forum.
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fijians in New Zealand fearful of speaking out
Ordinary Fijians living in New Zealand are scared of expressing their views on what's happening in their former homeland.
Wed, 13 May 2009 07:36:00 +1200
The Fiji military led regime extends its ban on free speech
Two journalists taken into custody for 2 days have been warned to ensure stories show the Fiji regime in a positive light.
Tue, 12 May 2009 12:10:00 +1200
Retiring Fiji public servants called on not to withdraw savings
Leading Fiji businessman says civil servants will be better off if they stay with pension and don't capitalise savings.
Tue, 12 May 2009 10:30:00 +1200
Fiji journalists freed and told to write positive stories
Fiji website reporters spend 2 days in custody for writing stories regime says lacked balance.
Tue, 12 May 2009 10:30:00 +1200
Amnesty International says early release shows no rule of law
Human rights group says the release of convicts just weeks into sentences for serious violence offences is very disappointing.
Tue, 12 May 2009 10:30:00 +1200
New Zealand Opposition Leader fears the Fiji crisis is worsening
Phil Goff says in the absence of checks the Fiji military will push harder to maintain its authority.
Thu, 07 May 2009 20:10:00 +1200
Fiji school principal sacked after calling for elections
School principal, Tevita Koroi, who is also a union leader, lost his job after calling on the military regime to hold elections.
Thu, 07 May 2009 20:10:00 +1200
Another Fiji soldier jailed on serious violence offences freed
The soldier convicted of manslaughter in April is let out of jail just one month into a 3-year sentence.
Thu, 07 May 2009 20:10:00 +1200
Pacific Forum chair baffled by Fiji regime's response to suspension
Pacific Forum chair Toke Talagi denies claim Pacific countries were swayed by Australia and New Zealand.
Thu, 07 May 2009 05:00:07 +1200
Maori Party pushes ahead with plan to visit Fiji
The Maori Party appears determined to push ahead with a visit to Fiji, and send a delegation including MP, Hone Harawira.
Wed, 06 May 2009 17:18:00 +1200
Killers of Fiji teenager freed after a few weeks in jail
It's believed the military regime is behind the release from jail of the eight soldiers and a police officer.
Wed, 06 May 2009 17:00:00 +1200
Samoa backs New Zealand's Fiji stance
Samoa's Prime Minister is accusing Fiji of trying to use divide and rule tactics among Pacific Forum nations.
Wed, 06 May 2009 08:08:00 +1200
Maori Party MPs barred from Fiji Visit
The Maori Party says its ministers will follow John Key's order not to travel to Fiji.
Wed, 06 May 2009 07:08:00 +1200
Turia unhappy with Key's decision on Fiji trip
The Maori Party says it will respect John Key's decision to stop any Government ministers from heading to Fiji.
Wed, 06 May 2009 06:36:00 +1200
Fiji's suspension from Pacific Islands Forum
China is seen as a possible beneficiary of change.
Tue, 05 May 2009 11:15:00 +1200
Call for outsider to rekindle talks with Fiji
NZ businessman Owen Glenn, Fiji's relationship with NZ and Australia needs mending to prevent further decline.
Tue, 05 May 2009 11:10:00 +1200
Fiji interim regime continues to keep tight lid on dissent
Fiji has announced emergency regulations will stay in place for at least another five weeks. From Morning Report.
Mon, 04 May 2009 08:17:00 +1200
Suspended Fiji won't retaliate against Pacific Forum
Fiji's interim Attorney-General says the suspension decision is regrettable but Fiji has no plans to retaliate.
Mon, 04 May 2009 07:09:00 +1200
Regime opponents see no need for Fiji emergency powers
The president of the Fiji Law Society says the extention of emergency regulations is unnecessary.
Mon, 04 May 2009 06:38:00 +1200
Pacific report - Fiji
Radio New Zealand journalist, Phillipa Tolley, has just returned from Fiji.
Fri, 01 May 2009 09:42:00 +1200
Pacific Forum deadline for Fiji suspension nears
It's almost certain that Fiji will be suspended from the Pacific Islands Forum at midnight tonight.
Fri, 01 May 2009 07:25:00 +1200
Fiji set to be suspended from Pacific Forum
The Fiji Government is reported saying it doesn't think it will be suspended.
Fri, 01 May 2009 06:10:00 +1200
Fiji economist says without democracy economy will remain dire
The Fiji military led regime has been told it is destroying the country's already fragile economy.
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:15:00 +1200
Politics, recession make for tough times in Fiji
One of Fiji's top income earners, tourism has already seen falls in visitor arrivals. From Morning Report.
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:26:00 +1200
Hundreds of Fijian civil servants forced to retire today
Close to two thousand civil servants in Fiji will have to retire today under the interim regime's new State Services Decree.
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:13:00 +1200
Fiji's businesses brace for tough times ahead
The devaluation of the dollar is expected to hit many Fiji businesses hard over the coming months.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +1200
New Zealand lawyer to stay with Fiji's military regime
Christopher Pryde explains why he has signed up again with Fiji's military led government, defending his decision to stay.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +1200
Return to Democracy key for Fiji economy - Chaudhry
A former key member of the military regime says Fiji must move towards democracy.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +1200
China called on to condemn suspension of Fiji constitution
Fiji's Constitutional Forum says China needs to explain why it has lifted its aid to Fiji since the coup in 2006.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +1200
Bainimarama's justifications for coup shown to be fraudulent
A new book takes issue with claims that the 2006 Fiji election was rigged.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +1200
Civil servants out in the cold after age 55
Nearly 2,000 civil servants in Fiji will be forced to retire over the next few days under a controversial Presidential decree.
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:42:00 +1200
Police investigate leaflets
Investigations continue into the leaflets circulated in rural Fijian areas that were critical of the interim government.
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:20:00 +1200
Growing backlog of cases for Fiji judicial system
Megan Whelan reports that with senior courts out of action for weeks, there's a growing backlog of cases.
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +1200
PINA stands firm in Fiji
The Pacific Islands News Association says it should stay in Fiji despite censorship.
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +1200
Fiji to appoint High Court judges, set new retirement age
In Fiji thousands of employees are due to retire this week under a new imposed retirement age of 55. From Morning Report.
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:54:00 +1200
Reservations about planned political dialogue forum
The Director of Fiji's Pacific Concerns Resource Centre, Tupou Vere, talks about opportunities for political discussion in Fiji.
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +1200
Fiji continues to face criticism from international community
Jo O'Brien reports on continued calls from international community for Fiji to return to democracy.
Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:15:03 +1200
Emergency rule in Fiji continues into its second week
Philippa Tolley and Megan Whelan report on life in Fiji into week two of emergency regulations.
Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:00:08 +1200
Fiji's Attorney General says embrace positive change
Philippa Tolley speaks to Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum about what this change might be.
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:00:00 +1200
Regime undecided how long media censorship will apply
Our reporter Megan Whelan is in Fiji and investigates the impact of the censorship regulations.
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:00:00 +1200
Bainimarama honoured for services to Fiji
At a ceremony in Suva, Fiji's interim Prime Minister was honoured for his services to country and humanity. From Checkpoint.
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:49:00 +1200
No legal avenue left to change abrogation of constitution
Professor George Williams from the University of New South Wales talks about Fiji's latest constitutional abrogation.
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +1200
Fiji regime extends its media censorship
Media censorship in Fiji has been raised another notch with a crackdown on the regional news service, PACNEWS.
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +1200
National Federation Party ready to restart talks
The party's secreatary Pramod Rae talks about a political dialogue forum.
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +1200
Fiji's Attorney-General defends dismissal of the judiciary
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum talks to Philippa Tolley.
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:54:00 +1200
Fiji censorship may last beyond 30 day restriction
Fiji's interim government says it hasn't ruled out further restrictions on the media.
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:37:00 +1200
Observations of RNZ International reporter in Suva
Philippa Tolley on Morning Report.
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:50:00 +1200
Media Censorship in Fiji
Jo O'Brien reports that media censorship in Fiji has been raised another notch.
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:00:00 +1200
Fiji tries to portray an image of 'business as usual'
Many people in Fiji are still too scared to express their views over the actions of the interim regime.
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:42:00 +1200
Fiji Law Asia interview
A regional Law Association says it's untenable for lawyers to work in Fiji.
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:15:00 +1200
Fiji Amnesty interview
The NGO, says critics of the regime in Fiji fear its unbridled power.
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:00:07 +1200
Fijians nervous about speaking out
Reporter Philippa Tolley arrived in Suva earlier today. She speaks on the Radio New Zealand programme Checkpoint.
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:49:00 +1200
Tension grows in Fiji
Fiji says it will not be swayed by the view of the UN and says elections will not be held before 2014.
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:35:00 +1200
UN Security Council president on Fiji
UN Security Council president and Mexico's UN ambassador, Claude Heller condemns the regime's disdain for legal democratic rule.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:30:18 +1200
Further calls to end international use of Fiji soldiers.
Further calls to end international use of Fiji soldiers.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:08:00 +1200
Reports that Fiji's military regime is destroying documents
Reports from Fiji that the military regime has ordered that documents dating back to the 2006 military coup be shredded.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:45:00 +1200
Fiji's legal system
Sir Thomas Eichelbaum, former Fiji Court of Appeal judge and former Chief Justice of New Zealand gives his perspective.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:08:00 +1200
UN Security Council debates way forward for Fiji
UN correspondent Paige Kollock discusses Security Council's condemnation of Fiji situation and deep concern at developments.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:09:00 +1200
UN Security Council condemns Fiji situation
In its strongest denouncement yet of undemocratic rule, Security Council president Claude Heller encourages a path forward.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:13:00 +1200
Fiji regime shredding court documents
Fiji Law Society President confirms administration is shredding any court documents relating to legality of regime.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:10:00 +1200
Sacked judge surprised at swearing in of Fiji magistrates
Eight magistrates and a chief magistrate have been sworn in by the President in an attempted re-boot to the legal system.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:35:00 +1200
Constitutional crisis
Rod Alley and Phil Goff were guests on Radio NZ Afternoon's The Panel show to comment on Fiji's constitutional crisis.
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:10:00 +1200
Fiji retirement age
Better ways to cut the number of civil servants than dropping the retirement age.
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:30:00 +1200
New magistrates appointed
Eight new magistrates and a chief magistrate have been appointed in Fiji.
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:30:00 +1200
The Sunday Group
The Sunday Group explores Fiji's future.
Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:10:00 +1200
New judicial appointments
A new decree for new judges, but how attractive will the new jobs be.
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:10:00 +1200
Fiji blogger reveals the pressures of life under censorship
Reports are coming out of Fiji that the interim government is now trying to restrict the use of the internet.
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:40:00 +1200
Radio New Zealand advertising denied on Fiji broadsheets
The interim government's spokesman, Major Neumi Leweni, appears to have had a change of heart with foreign media.
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:40:00 +1200
Fiji media under increased pressure
Local media are coming under increasing pressure from the interim government.
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:35:00 +1200
International media welcome in Fiji
Fiji's interim regime says international media is now welcome again.
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +1200
EU offers conditional help to Fiji
Aid for Fiji's ailing sugar industry contingent on military led regime moving towards holding democratic elections.
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:16:00 +1200
More crackdowns on journalists in Fiji
Fiji correspondent Matelita Ragogo speaks about regime's threat to extend Emergency Regulations for any negative reporting.
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:19:00 +1200
Decree to re-instate Fijian judges
The military led regime is preparing a decree to re-instate the judges who were sacked last week.
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:17:00 +1200
International pressure grows on Fiji's military regime
International pressure is growing on Fiji to restore democracy, reinstate the judiciary and end media censorship.
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:30:00 +1200
Fiji democracy faces fresh assault
In Fiji the assault on the freedom of the press is continuing.
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:20:00 +1200
Fiji faces expulsion from Pacific Islands Forum
Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand is supporting an early suspension of Fiji from the Pacific Islands Forum.
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:15:00 +1200
Fiji's attorney general explains devalued dollar
The chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum says Fiji now poses a threat to the stability of the region.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:07:00 +1200
Fiji tourism expected to suffer
Travel operators fear tourism in Fiji will be hit because of the tense political situation.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:54:00 +1200
Forum considers pre-emptive action over Fiji
The chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum says Fiji now poses a threat to the stability of the region.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:07:00 +1200
Fiji currency devalued amid regime crackdown
Reserve Bank governor devalues the dollar as reins tighten on media.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:10:00 +1200
Fiji to face militarised democracy
This is the warning of Indo-Fijian academic and one of the architects of Fiji's 1997 constitution, Dr Brij Lal.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:10:00 +1200
Comment on Fiji situation
Former Fijian Land Forces Commander Jone Baledrokadroka and Pacific Studies expert Jon Fraenkel from Australian National Uni.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:05:00 +1200
Fiji PM defends moves
Fijian Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:18:00 +1200
Fiji opposition politician speaks out against government
Fiji's National Federation party general secretary is Pramod Rae.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:14:00 +1200
Fiji's military-led government remains unapologetic
Comments from Fiji's Information Ministry spokesman Major Neumi Leweni.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:09:00 +1200
Key says Fiji suspension from Pacific forum likely
The Prime Minister, John Key, says Fiji's suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum looks inevitable given recent events.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:05:00 +1200

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