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Asylum status considered for Fiji fugitive
Government officials are looking into whether ex-Fiji army chief Lieutenant Colonel Tevita Mara could be given political asylum, Prime Minister John Key says.

Army chief travel ban lift considered
Prime Minister John Key is open to the possibility of offering Fiji's former army chief political asylum in New Zealand. Mr Key told Radio New Zealand this morning the Ministry...

NZ man questioned in Fiji army chief's escape
Fiji police are believed to be interviewing a New Zealand surfing instructor accused of helping with the escape of Fiji's former army chief of staff Lieutenant Colonel Tevita Mara.

President to stay, says Fiji leader
Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has dismissed claims President Epeli Nailatikau will be sacked.

NZ may yet admit Fijian fugitive
The NZ Government is considering removing travel sanctions on the former Fiji Army officer who faces an extradition hearing.

Former Fiji army chief hits out at 'hateful dictatorship'
A former Fiji army chief hits out at Frabk Bainimarama - from the safety of refuge in Tonga.

Fiji: Levuka's first family to welcome foreigners as friendly as ever
Two hundred years ago, the paramount chief of the Fijian village of Levuka decided to welcome European traders.

Fiji: Town's journey to hell and back ...
From den of iniquity to history-buff's heaven, Levuka has many interesting tales to tell, as Jim Eagles discovers.

Jim Eagles: A culinary tour of the Pacific
I've always felt that food was one of the great reasons to travel. But you'd have to say that until relatively recently it wasn't top of the list of reasons for visiting the South Pacific.

Tropical cyclone may reach NZ next week
A tropical cyclone formed near Fiji today is on track to bring strong winds and heavy rain to New Zealand next week, forecasters predict.

Cultivating Fiji's true flavours
The tiny island nation has a taste sensation at every visitor's fingertips, writes Jim Eagles.

Fiji: Ancient tales of cannibals and conquest
Fiji's islands boast a rich history and curious traditions, writes Jim Eagles.