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A DEATH threat against Australia's high commissioner in Fiji, James Batley, appeared to be politically motivated but would not deter the Government from its criticisms of the military regime, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Stephen Smith, said yesterday.

Fiji's ousted leader says accusations that he spent taxpayers' money on a Christmas shopping spree are part of a new push to discredit his party ahead of elections next year.

Fiji's military government has faced international condemnation after deporting an Australian newspaper publisher branded a threat to the nation's stability.

Australia and New Zealand are urging South Pacific leaders to keep Fiji's military-led government on track to restore democracy within 18 months. They also warned that some of the region's nations are on the brink of anarchy.

Fiji's ousted prime minister Laisenia Qarase returned to the nation's capital after eight months in exile, offering to work with the military regime that turned him out of office.

Fiji's coup leader has taunted Australia and New Zealand, saying he'll attend an upcoming regional forum but isn't expecting any hugs and kisses from his two most vocal critics.

Defence department experts have recreated the final, fateful moments leading up to last year's Black Hawk helicopter crash off Fiji.

Fiji's military ruler has challenged New Zealand to find further sanctions to impose on his coup-installed regime after expelling Wellington's top diplomat.

Fiji's military ruler said on Thursday he was lifting a state of emergency imposed on the country when he seized power in a coup six months ago.

Fiji coup leader and interim prime minister Frank Bainimarama says he will not contest the Pacific nation's next general election.

European officials in talks with Fiji's military government say they are hopeful the South Pacific nation will improve its citizens' human rights, but are ready to act if no progress is made.