Uncapped All Blacks lock Quinten Strange injured in training
An injury to uncapped All Blacks lock Quinten Strange has led to Mitchell Dunshea's first national call-up. Strange could miss the rest of the rugby season after injur
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Australian PM Scott Morrison calls toilets for only assigned sex 'common sense'
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has joined the debate over gender-inclusive toilets. Liberal Senator Claire Chandler could be dragged before the Tasmanian A
Aggie to release debut album - Noqu Dodomo Vou on Saturday
Fijian singing sensation Akanisi Vakaloloma also known as Aggie is releasing her debut album “Noqu Dodomo Vou†this Saturday. Aggie says the inspiration be
795 calls of gender-based violence to Domestic Violence helpline from Jan-April
The Fiji Women's Rights Movement has assessed that a total of 795 calls of gender-based violence were received by the National Domestic Violence Helpline for the months o
Ardern reiterates quarantine rules won't be changed for All Blacks
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reiterated quarantine rules won’t be changed to allow the All Blacks to have Christmas with their families a
Traffic signal at Pratt/Central/Edward St intersection in Suva out of service
The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that the traffic signal at Pratt, Central and Edward Street intersection in Suva is temporarily out of service. It says a traffi
Dave Rennie's Wallabies settle into quarantine life during Bledisloe Cup preparations
Window coffees, secret wall-knocks and in-room workouts are all part of Wallabies lockdown in New Zealand as they count down to begin proper Bledisloe Cup preparations.
Samoa extends State of Emergency despite no COVID-19 cases
The Samoan government has extended its Covid-19 State of Emergency until 26 October. The Samoa Observer reported the weekend announcement by Cabinet will take the coun
3-yr-old boy dies in Lautoka hit and run
A 3-year-old boy died in a car accident along Sukanaivalu Road in Lautoka last night. The boy was crossing the road with his mother when he was allegedly hit by a van
Lewis Hamilton penalty hands Russian Grand Prix win to Valtteri Bottas
Lewis Hamilton's quest for the all-time record of Formula 1 wins was put on hold when he was hit with penalties at the Russian Grand Prix. Hamilton's Mercedes team-ma
Former Agricultural Technical Officer pleads guilty
A former Agricultural Technical Officer has admitted to committing an act of corruption in the Nausori Magistrates Court. Siliva Senivasa was charged by FICAC last Dec
Kamikamica in doubt as Storm lose ahead of NRL finals
Fiji Bati forward Tui Kamikamica is in doubt for Melbourne Storm ahead of the NRL finals this week. Kamikamica was taken off the field with an ankle injury as Melbour
OHS Department expected to intervene after worker dies at WG Friendship Plaza
WG International Real Estate Fiji Limited says it is cooperating with Police investigations and will work with the Occupational Health and Safety Department after a man d
Rabuka and Prasad to start week-long Listening Tour today
Opposition Leader Sitiveni Rabuka and NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad will begin a week-long Listening Tour of the Western Division today. A statement by the Opposit
Adesanya defends UFC middleweight title
After a surprisingly quiet display in his last fight, Israel Adesanya is back doing what he does best – putting on a show. The Nigerian-Kiwi sensation defended
We are already seeing a version of environmental armageddon - Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji stands ready to serve its community of nations in every way it can, by way of peacekeeping and way of international climate an
751 reports of violence against women & children in the first 7 months - FWCC
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre has received 751 reports of violence against women and children for the first seven months of this year. It says this includes 421 domes
Asian national's death at Suva’s WG Friendship Plaza under investigation
An investigation is underway following the death of a man at a construction site in Suva yesterday. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the 36-year-old Asian national
Police arrest 16-yr-old girl for allegedly breaching curfew
A 16-year-old girl is one of 18 people arrested from 11 o'clock last night to 4 o'clock this morning for allegedly breaching curfew restrictions. Police say the girl wa
Tasmania pilot whales: Rescuers release 108 surviving animals
A total of 108 surviving pilot whales have been released back into the sea after a mass stranding in Australia. Marine Experts believe Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania's
SODELPA hopes to field more women candidates in 2022
SODELPA Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says SODELPA hopes to field more women candidates and help them to get into Parliament in 2022. He says while the target of 30% of women