FIJI: Government planning to sue New Zealand paper over death rumours

SUVA: The Fiji government is planning to take appropriate action against a renowned New Zealand newspaper and website for allegedly running a false story based on rumours that Prime Minister Commodore Bainimarama had passed away last week.

Permanent Secretary for Information Sharon Smith-Johns said it is irresponsible that the media outlet did not check the facts first before running the story.- Fiji Village/Pacific Media Watch

Article: Govt to take action against NZ newspaper / website