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Counting is under way in Fiji after last week's election

Observers give positive assessment of Fiji poll

Vanuatu volcano eruption yet to be measured, but nearby islands feel ashfall

PNG sends police reinforcements to Bougainville following clashes

Former Solomons cabinet minister back in police custody after being charged over riots

Solomon Islands Government lawyers seek meeting with Attorney General over PM's attacks

Vanuatu Speaker confirms motion of no-confidence in Lini gov't withdrawn

Neck and neck for major parties after 32 seats declared in Fiji election

Fiji vote count continues to show a tight race between two main parties

Open seats in Suva likely to be key in Fiji election result

Fiji's Qarase wins another five-year term

SDL Party wins Fiji election