Six Fijian food and beverage exporters are showcasing their products at one of New Zealand’s largest culinary trade events, opening doors to new markets and business opportunities.

More than seven million plastic bottles and aluminium cans have been kept out of Fiji’s landfills in just six months, as communities increasingly embrace recycling through the Return and Earn Fiji program.

China has defended its growing military presence and engagement in the Pacific, insisting its defence cooperation with Fiji and the region is focused on peace, development and security.

The government has secured a $178million loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two “Godzilla” films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office said. She was 18.