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Doubt over Fijian democracy (NZCity)
12 July 2008 The European Union has expressed doubt that Fiji will meet a February 2009 deadline for democratic elections. It says the absence of democratic rule is a cause for deep concern.
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Fiji warned to hold elections on time (NZCity)
19 June 2008 The Government is sending a veiled warning to Fiji that it must meet its commitments to hold elections next March. Fiji's interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has signaled the elections might be delayed until after changes are made to the country's electoral system.
Concern at ties between China and Fiji (NZCity)
25 March 2008 Green MP Keith Locke is concerned at the ties between China and Fiji. With Fiji on the outer with New Zealand and Australia since the 2006 coup, China has been filling the void by offering aid.
Khan case adjourned to thursday (NZCity)
8 January 2008 A hearing to decide whether to free a New Zealand businessman held in Fiji over a plot to kill Frank Bainimarama has been adjourned until Thursday. Ballu Khan was badly beaten during his November 3rd arrest and is still recovering in a Suva hospital.
Assassination plot in Fiji (NZCity)
Fiji police say they have uncovered a plot to assassinate the coup leader and interim Prime Minister.
Deal struck with Fiji (NZCity)
17 October 2007 Delegates at the Pacific Islands Leaders' Forum in Tonga have struck a deal with Fiji. Coup leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama has committed to holding democratic elections in the first quarter of 2009.
Fijians urged to take ownership of coup probs (NZCity)
3 July 2007 Foreign Minister Winston Peters is defending the tougher new sanctions imposed on Fiji. The travel ban on those associated with last year's coup has been widened to include Fijian seasonal workers coming to New Zealand.
Restrictions on Fijian leaders extended (NZCity)
2 July 2007 The travel ban on those associated with the coup in Fiji has been extended.
Peters talks up Fiji dangers (NZCity)
19 June 2007 The Government is talking up the dangers of Fiji as it contemplates sanctions against the country's military rulers. Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Fiji's expulsion of New Zealand's High Commissioner Richard Green, has been amateurish and unprofessional.
Fiji takes steps back to constitutional govt (NZCity)
1 June 2007 The Government says the lifting of emergency regulations in Fiji is a good first step.
Varsity games missing Pacific team (NZCity)
10 April 2007 The impact of the Fiji coup is being felt at the university sporting level. Two thousand students from across New Zealand and Australia are in Christchurch for the University Games, however the University of the South Pacific will not be represented.
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