Fiji

Posted at 13:26 12 Mar
Six questions about the Cumbria coal controversy
By Roger Harrabin
BBC environment analyst
Green groups are calling on the PM to cancel the project - but how was the decision reached?
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Posted at 0:16 26 Feb
Fijian team sings moving tribute to quarantine staff
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Video caption: Fijian rugby league players sing tribute to Sydney quarantine staff
The rugby league players performed the song from their balconies in hotel quarantine in Australia.
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Posted at 11:40 16 Dec 2020
Tonga braces for Tropical Cyclone Yasa
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Video caption: Tonga braces for Tropical Cyclone Yasa
The storm, which hit Fiji on Thursday with heavy rain and strong winds, is now heading for the Pacific island of Tonga. Helen Willetts has the details.
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Posted at 16:37 19 Oct 2020
China-Taiwan tensions erupt over diplomats' fight
Both sides say their officials were injured at an event organised to mark Taiwan's national day.
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Posted at 9:43 14 Sep 2020
The 'ghost towns' created by climate change
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Video caption: Climate change: Rising sea levels in Fiji create 'ghost towns'
Coastal erosion, rising sea levels and intense cyclones have forced people to abandon their homes in Fiji.
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Posted at 12:35 11 Sep 2020
Why has Fiji got a problem with 'superbugs'?
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Video caption: Scientists are researching the dangerous antibiotic resistance there
Scientists are researching the dangerous antibiotic resistance in the Pacific island nation.
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Posted at 12:12 4 Jun 2020
UK expats describe journey back to New Zealand
By Alex Regan
BBC News, East Midlands
A British couple have spent two months trying to return to New Zealand after it shut its borders.
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Posted at 4:10 28 May 2020
Army veteran forced to crowdfund vital surgery
By Jonathan Beale
Defence correspondent, BBC News
Despite serving in the Army for more than a decade, Taitusi Ratucaucau is ineligible for NHS treatment.
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Posted at 1:45 14 May 2020
UK expats left stranded in Fiji until end of June
By Alex Regan
BBC News, East Midlands
Brits who live in New Zealand have been unable to return after the country closed its borders.
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Posted at 16:26 8 May 2020
Lockdown sends solo sailor on Pacific odyssey
By Yvette Tan
BBC News
One man's dream sailing trip nearly ended in disaster as island nations began closing their borders.
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Posted at 11:28 21 Apr 2020
Fiji rugby chairman Kean stood down
By Chris Jones
BBC rugby union correspondent
The Fiji Rugby Union stands down its chairman from the World Rugby council amid accusations of homophobia and discrimination.
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Posted at 0:07 20 Apr 2020
Stranded teenager flees cyclone-hit Fiji
Emily Rash, 19, says it is "heartbreaking" the country is battling "two disasters at once".
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Posted at 10:56 19 Apr 2020
Honeymoon couple 'stranded' after borders closed
By Alex Regan
BBC News
A British couple who moved to New Zealand have been refused re-entry due to coronavirus.
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Posted at 3:14 15 Apr 2020
How do you stay at home if your home is destroyed?
By Yvette Tan
BBC News
Aid agencies warn the aftermath of Cyclone Harold in Pacific nations risks undoing their virus prevention.
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Posted at 14:26 3 Apr 2020
Teen stranded in Fiji 'in the dark' over UK return
Healthcare assistant Emily Rash, 19, fears access to food and accommodation will become a problem.
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Posted at 12:01 7 Mar 2020
British woman 'missing' in Fiji was at eco retreat
Lydia O'Sullivan is found after photos of her posted by a mountain retreat are spotted online.
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Posted at 17:54 6 Mar 2020
British woman missing on Fiji for eight days
Lydia O'Sullivan normally contacts her family daily, but has not been in touch since 28 February.
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Posted at 18:46 31 Jan 2020
Ratu Naulago: "We're excited for the new season."
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Video caption: The Hull FC winger thinks the new look side can be successful in 2020
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Posted at 16:03 27 Nov 2019
Radradra has 'unbelievable class' - Lam
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Video caption: Semi Radradra: Pat Lam on 'unbelievable class' of Bristol Bears' new signing
Bristol Bears' new signing Semi Radradra has "unbelievable class", director of rugby Pat Lam tells BBC Points West.
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Posted at 16:38 30 Oct 2019
Matavesi: Fiji need more top tier games
Fiji should be allowed to play in the Rugby Championship, according to their hooker Sam Matavesi.
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