Former All Blacks captain Andy Haden passes away
Former All Blacks captain Andy Haden has died aged 69. Haden joined the famous Ponsonby club in Auckland in 1971, becoming an All Black just a year later. He strugg
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42 year old woman reported missing in Nadi
42-year-old Kanta Mani Nair has been reported missing at the Nadi Police Station. Police say Nair was last seen on the 9th of June having informed her family that she
Russia surprises rugby world with Vladimir Putin-backed bid for 2027 World Cup
Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed a surprise bid from Russia to rival Australia's pitch to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The Russian Rugby Federation has co
Labasa to begin BOG title defence against Suva
Defending champions of the Punjas Battle of the Giants Tournament, Labasa will begin their title defence against Suva next Friday. Siotame Kubu had scored the winning
Survey reveals average hotel occupancy rate was approximately 55 percent – Koya
Minister for Tourism, Faiyaz Koya says according to a recent survey of close to 40 hotels around Fiji, the average hotel occupancy rate was approximately 55%. Koya say
Crusaders reveal changing room 'wasn’t a very nice place to be' after home loss to Hurricanes
The Crusaders' loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday hit hard for many players on the team - for some, it was their first loss at home in their Crusaders careers. Young f
Budget got off to a bad start as the delivery was late – Qereqeretabua
National Federation Party Parliamentarian, Lenora Qereqeretabua says the 2020/2021 National Budget got off to a bad start as the Minister for Economy delayed the delivery
64-year-old man sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for raping 6-year-old girl
A 64-year-old man who raped a 6-year-old girl in Labasa in July last year has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar. Whil
Fiji to feature with 6 nations teams in 8 team tournament
Fiji and Japan will join the Six Nations sides in an eight team tournament that is set to replace this year's Autumn Tests. The BBC reports that it will begin on 14th
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner welcome first child
Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner has given birth to a girl with husband Joe Jonas, the first child for the celebrity couple. A representative for the couple said
Reduction in budget does not mean services will be reduced – Kumar
Minister for Local Government and Housing and Community Development Premila Kumar says the allocations for her two ministries have been reduced but that does not mean tha
Govt should consider work for cash programs in agriculture and fisheries sector – Ratu Naiqama
SODELPA MP Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says the government should consider work for cash programs in the agriculture and fisheries sector. While making his contribution to
Andy Murray 'mentally planning' to play US Open in New York
Britain's former world number one Andy Murray says he is "mentally planning" for the US Open to go ahead. The United States Tennis Association hopes to confirm within
Government should focus its efforts on discussing with Fiji’s lenders for possible debt review and moratorium – Rabuka
The Leader of the Opposition, Sitiveni Rabuka says the government should focus its effort on discussing with Fiji’s lenders for possible debt review and moratorium
Suspect currently being questioned by Police for his alleged involvement in a home burglary in Labasa
A suspect is currently being questioned by Police for his alleged involvement in a home burglary in Navakasigani, Labasa over the weekend. Police say they have recover
Police following several leads in relation to Year 9 student’s murder
Police say they are following several possible leads in relation to the murder of a Year 9 student in Labasa. They say investigators continue to gather information.
PM should consider reallocating the Ministry of Economy to someone else, sack the Minister for Economy or take the portfolio himself – Rabuka
The Leader of the Opposition, Sitiveni Rabuka has suggested in Parliament that Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama should seriously consider removing the Minister for Econo
Hollywood star Olivia de Havilland, dies at 104
Olivia de Havilland, one of the last remaining stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood, has died at the age of 104. De Havilland's career spanned more than 50 years and
IVs are being redistributed within Fiji- Dr James Fong
The Ministry of Health confirms that stocks of IVs are currently being redistributed within Fiji to meet the local demand at the hospitals across the country. This is a
Govt has adopted a pragmatic approach through the 2020-2021 National Budget – Raj
The Director of Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Ashwin Raj says government has adopted a pragmatic approach through the 2020-2021 National Budget. Raj says
Ardie Savea raves about Jordie Barrett ahead of facing Crusaders
Ardie Savea has nailed his colours to the mast in terms of his favourite Barrett brother, unsurprisingly naming Hurricanes teammate Jordie as his preferred sibling. Ha