New Zealand's already tense relationship with Fiji is almost certain to deteriorate within the next 24 hours as the Government defies an ultimatum from self-appointed prime minister Commodore Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama.
The military leader who seized power in a coup two years ago has threatened to expel New Zealand's acting high commissioner, Caroline McDonald, unless a visa is granted to the son of a senior official in Suva.
If the threat is carried out it will be the second high-level expulsion of a New Zealand diplomat.
High commissioner Mike Green was ordered to leave in June last year as relations worsened over sanctions imposed against the regime.
New Zealand imposed selective travel sanctions on Fiji soon after its elected government was overthrown by Cdre Bainimarama.
In October the Government refused to renew the visa held by George Nacewa, a Massey University student who is the son of Rupeni Nacewa, a secretary in the office of Fiji's president.source: nzpa
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