Fiji

Dengue fever has killed 18 people and health authorities have recorded tens of thousands of cases in the Pacific.

Seven men have been found guilty in Fiji's largest-ever drug trial, which was closely watched by a public concerned over a growing meth scourge in the country. 

The World Court's climate change decision has been hailed a "planetary scale" win for climate advocates pushing for stronger action against carbon pollution.

Skipper Harry Wilson has scored in the dying seconds, as the Wallabies beat Fiji 21-18 in a thrilling encounter in Newcastle ahead of the British and Irish Lions series.

Demand for kava is growing so large in Australia that Woolworths has started stocking the beverage, known for its calming effects. But Pacific leaders say the crop's success comes with problems.

Hooker Dave Porecki is back in the Wallabies' starting XV for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where he captained Australia in a historic loss to Fiji.

Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has delivered a blow to China's security ambitions in the Pacific, declaring his country would "not welcome" any Chinese military bases in the region.

The horrible childhood experience of watching a friend taken by floodwaters in Fiji has driven Abrar Shabren to learn how floods behave. Now, in his job with Tasmania's Bureau of Meteorology, he shares his knowledge to help keep people safe.

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt announces a 36-player squad for Australia's Test match against Fiji.

Fiji watched closely as witnesses in the nation's largest-ever drugs trial gave evidence revealing the alleged details of a meth operation. 

New seawalls are appearing across the Pacific as sea levels rise, but climate researchers say they have a legacy of dashed hopes and unwanted side effects.

New research shows that China has emerged as the world's largest debtor for developing nations, which are due to pay back at least $54 billion to Beijing this year.

Woman talks about being taken to hospital with suspected alcohol poisoning after drinking pina coladas at Fiji's Warwick Resort resort's pool bar.

An Australian tourist who was rushed to hospital after drinking a pina colada at a popular Fiji resort says she is convinced she was "poisoned" by tainted alcohol.

Survivors and advocates are sharing stories of abuse to spark cultural change in the Pacific region where gender-based violence is rampant.

The ABC went on a multi-country investigation in the Pacific to understand one of the world's worst gender violence crises. What we found was much more complicated than a story about victimhood.

Kava smuggling into the Northern Territory's remote Indigenous communities is on the rise, with local leaders fearing the black market price of the drink is draining family finances and fuelling social problems.

With Australian voters facing an increasingly dangerous and uncertain world, both Labor and the Coalition are trying to burnish their national security credentials.

Catholics across the world are pausing to remember the life of Pope Francis. And the pontiff's death is being keenly felt in the Asia-Pacific region, where he leaves a significant legacy.

The Nationals leader says the Coalition would work with Pacific countries to "understand their power" with regard to China.