The small Fijian village of Lomawai aims to become a foodie favourite, says Jim Eagles.

Runaway soldier Tevita Mara says he has no interest in being another military leader, but he wants the opportunity to tell the NZ Government the "reality of the situation on the ground in Fiji."

Foreign Affairs officials will meet with Tevita Mara - who ran away from Fiji to avoid sedition charges - when he arrives in NZ. He is currently in Australia to address pro-democracy groups.

Team New Zealand yacht Camper today led during the early stages of the Auckland-to-Fiji race.

The Government won't relax travel sanctions against Fiji to avoid potential problems with the Rugby World Cup tournament, Prime Minister John Key says.

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

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...

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.

Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has dismissed claims President Epeli Nailatikau will be sacked.

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

Fiji started extradition proceedings to have their ex-army leader returned from Tonga.

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

From den of iniquity to history-buff's heaven, Levuka has many interesting tales to tell, as Jim Eagles discovers.

Two hundred years ago, the paramount chief of the Fijian village of Levuka decided to welcome European traders.