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Bittersweet victory for Khan in Fiji (Otago Daily Times)
The Fijian High Court has permanently stayed charges against New Zealand businessman Ballu Khan that he was involved in a conspiracy to assassinate Fiji's self-appointed Prime Minister Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama.
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Rugby: New coach sees promise in Highlanders (Otago Daily Times)
New Highlanders assistant coach Peter Russell wants to turn some close losses into wins and is looking forward to teaming up with an old coaching partner.
NZ detective's actions in Suva 'not suspicious' - Otago Daily Times
 Fijivillage | NZ detective's actions in Suva 'not suspicious' Otago Daily Times, New Zealand - The New Zealand High Commission in Suva says there is no basis for any claims of suspicious activities by New Zealand police personnel in Fiji. ... No suspicious activities by NZ cop in Suva NZ PM Labels Fiji Police Questioning as Absurd NZ cop in Fiji cleared of acting suspiciously |
No elections in Fiji this year: Bainimarama (Otago Daily Times)
Fiji's coup-installed prime minister has told the United Nations he wants to rebuild his country and confirmed no elections will take place early next year as promised.
Soccer: All Whites leaving nothing to chance (Otago Daily Times)
New Caledonia have played down their chances, but All White coach Ricki Herbert is taken nothing for granted ahead of the World Cup soccer qualifier tomorrow.
Fiji in snub to NZ (Otago Daily Times)
The attorney-general in Fiji's military-led government says it will hold its own forum to discuss elections but New Zealand will not be invited. Radio New Zealand International today reported that Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum had invited United Nations and Commonwealth officials to Fiji's election forum.
Fiji given final warning (Otago Daily Times)
Fiji has been given a last chance to make progress on elections or face suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum, the regional body said today. Fiji has been ruled by Commodore Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama since a military coup in December 2006.
Banned Fiji coup leader coming to NZ (Otago Daily Times)
A ban on Fiji's military commander and self-appointed prime minister Frank Bainimarama travelling to New Zealand will be lifted briefly so he can attend the Pacific Island forum next week.
Foreign ministers to meet Fiji's opposition politicians (Otago Daily Times)
South Pacific foreign ministers will meet opposition politicians in Suva this morning following their inconclusive talks yesterday with Fiji's military leader about the country's return to democracy.
Fiji plans to withdraw from democracy talks - Otago Daily Times
Fiji plans to withdraw from democracy talks Otago Daily Times, New Zealand - A travel ban imposed by New Zealand on Fijians linked to the military coup has resulted in the newly appointed chairman of Fijian Holdings Limited Robin ... |
Diplomatic channels with Fiji still open - PM (Otago Daily Times)
Prime Minister Helen Clark says diplomatic channels with Fiji are still open. Her comment follows a report Gerald McGhie, a former diplomat who chairs Transparency International, has called on New Zealand to reopen diplomatic channels with the Fiji interim government.
Report hits out at China's 'secretive' Pacific aid programme (Otago Daily Times)
China's secretive Pacific aid programme undermines good governance and impedes the efforts of the region's major donor, Australia, a new report has found.
No going back: Fijian leader (Otago Daily Times)
SUVA: Ousted leader Laisenia Qarase and other critics are deluding themselves if they believe Fiji will return to its pre-coup system of governance, its self-appointed prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, says.
Fiji expels newspaper publisher - Otago Daily Times
Fiji expels newspaper publisher Otago Daily Times, New Zealand - Fiji?s interim government, headed by coup leader and selfappointed prime minister Frank Bainimarama, said Mr Hunter was deported because he was a security ... |
Fiji expels newspaper publisher - Otago Daily Times
Fiji expels newspaper publisher Otago Daily Times, New Zealand - Fiji?s interim government, headed by coup leader and selfappointed prime minister Frank Bainimarama, said Mr Hunter was deported because he was a security ... |
Second may as well have been last (Otago Daily Times)
NEW Zealand?s netballers slammed back to earth with a thud this year, found wanting as they struggled to rediscover the form which won them a Commonwealth Games gold in 2006.
Policemen on murder charges (Otago Daily Times)
SUVA: Another eight Fiji policemen have been charged with murder linked to alleged human rights abuses following last year?s military coup in the Pacific nation.
Clark takes firm stand on Fiji (Otago Daily Times)
NUKU?ALOFA, Tonga: It was not a good look for the South Pacific to have a ??coup culture?? among one of the members of the 16-nation Pacific Islands Forum, Prime Minister Helen Clark said yesterday.
McKinnon set to talk to Fiji leader (Otago Daily Times)
WELLINGTON: Commonwealth Secretary-general Don McKinnon hopes to have a faceto-face meeting with Fiji?s interim Prime Minister at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga this week.
Expatriate judges quit Fiji court (Otago Daily Times)
WELLINGTON: The six remaining expatriate judges of the Fiji Court of Appeal have resigned. New Zealand justice Sir Thomas Eichelbaum said all six had concerns about actions by the Acting Chief Justice, Anthony Gates.