Wellington, July 22 NZPA - Preparations for the 2014 election to return democracy to Fiji could be compromised if the republic keeps "getting hit in the side by Australia and New Zealand," says Fiji coup leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama.

Wellington, July 5 NZPA - Fiji coup-leader Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji wants to be part of the Pacific Islands Forum again, but Australia and New Zealand have not acknowledged the military government's efforts for reform.

Wellington, Feb 24 NZPA - Fiji coup leader Commodore Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama is threatening to pull out of the Commonwealth, which he says continues to meddle in attempts to move Fiji forward.

Wellington, Nov 25 NZPA - A New Zealand company has defended its report that prompted Fiji's interim military government to cancel all existing broadcast licences in the country.

Wellington, Nov 3 NZPA - Anger over perceived delays in the processing of a medical visa for the sick child of a Fijian judge prompted the expulsion from Suva of acting New Zealand deputy High Commissioner Todd Cleaver.

Wellington, Nov 3 NZPA - Anger over perceived delays in the processing of a medical visa for the sick child of a Fijian judge has prompted the expulsion from Suva of acting New Zealand deputy High Commissioner Todd Cleaver.

Wellington, Nov 3 NZPA - Fijian anger over perceived delays in the processing of a medical visa for the sick child of a judge has led to the expulsion of acting deputy High Commissioner Todd Cleaver.