Fiji
Fiji ramps up Covid-19 protocols
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Health authorities in Fiji have stepped up travel protocols as cases of Covid-19 dramatically increase in the country which reopened to international visitors on 1 December.
Lone survivor of murders found amid crawling ants - Fiji court hears
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
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Dead bodies, missing people in Fiji a concern - rights activist
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The frequent discovery of dead bodies and the increase in the number of missing people in Fiji is a concern, says a human rights advocate.
Covid-19: Fijians urged to take Omicron variant seriously
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Health Ministry is concerned that people are not taking the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus seriously.
Fiji can become billion dollar industry again, says tourism chief
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Tourism Fiji says if the booking numbers continue to come through, then the Pacific island nation is well on its way to becoming a billion-dollar industry again.
US, Aust confident amid Omicron variant in Fiji
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Australia and the United States will continue to allow their citizens - thousands of them - to travel to Fiji amid the Pacific island nation recording its first cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus this week.
Fijians test positive for Omicron variant - Govt
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Health authorities in Fiji have confirmed two people who had arrived in the country from southern Africa last month have now tested positive to the Omicron variant.
Fiji steps up entry conditions amid Ormicron threat
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has strengthened its strict conditions for entry for all travellers from red list countries.
Fiji rates as a 'weak democracy' - global study
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has been classified as a "weak democracy" in an annual study by The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
Baby dies of Covid-19 in Fiji as govt eases curfew restrictions
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A three-month-old baby has died of Covid-19 in Fiji. The infant's death brings the country's death toll from the virus to 695.
Covid-19 Fiji: 15 new cases, infections continue downward trend - govt
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji
Fiji has reported 15 new cases of Covid-19, taking the number of active cases to 524 since the latest outbreak began in April this year.
Covid-19: Fiji eases restrictions further
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Fiji, Pacific Islands
Health authorities in Fiji say once the country achieves 90 percent vaccination rate, Covid-19 restrictions will be eased further.
Fijian families set for relocation as cyclone season arrives
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Ten Fijian families living in a flood-prone area of the capital Suva are preparing to relocate from their homes, the government said.
Fiji reopens international borders
Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reopened its international borders after covid closed them almost two years ago.
Safe to vaccinate children, Fijian parents told
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Parents in Fiji have been assured it's safe for their children to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
Ratu Wiliame Katonivere set to be Fiji's next president
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama will move Ratu Wiliame Katonivere's name on Friday in Parliament to be the next President.
Fijian Drua announce six more signings
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Rugby Union, Sports
A third Olympic seven gold medallist has been added to the Fijian Drua team that will compete in Super Rugby Pacific next year.
Covid-19: Fiji Govt urged to let people into church
Saturday 2 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Some church leaders in Fiji want the Government to allow non-vaccinated people to enter their houses of worship.
Survey 'honest snapshot' of Fiji's poverty position, says sacked statistician
Friday 1 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The man sacked for publishing Fiji's household and income survey says the report is an 'honest snapshot' of the country's poverty situation.
Church ministers in Fiji quit over refusal to vaccinate
Thursday 30 September 2021 | 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.
