Code switch for Siva Naulago
Fiji-born rugby league star Ratu Siva Naulago who currently plays in the UK's top rugby league competition is making the switch to rugby union. The 28-year-old has sco
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Discussions underway on garbage fee to be attached to water or electricity bills
Minister for Local Government, Housing, and Community Development Premila Kumar says if they start charging everyone a garbage fee through a proper system where the garba
Rubbish piles grow with some Nasinu residents now burning rubbish in skip bins on the roadside
The further accumulation of piles of rubbish in parts of Nasinu is now a growing health concern for residents in the area and some are taking action themselves and burnin
Myanmar police seize largest haul of synthetic drugs
Police in Myanmar have seized South East Asia's biggest ever haul of synthetic drugs, the scale of which they described as "off the charts". BBC reports more than 200m me
Bolt and his partner welcome new baby girl
Athletics legend and eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has become a father for the first time. The sprinting great and his long-time girlfriend, Kasi Bennett,
Korean soccer club apologises after being accused of putting sex dolls in empty seats
A South Korean soccer club has apologised after being accused of putting sex dolls in empty seats during a match yesterday in Seoul. TVNZ News reports cheering mannequ
12 breach of curfew arrests
12 arrests were made in the last 24 hours for breach of curfew. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the Western Division recorded four cases while South recorded
Beauden Barrett sets Blues fitness record
New Zealand Super Rugby teams have started pre-season training for the second time in 2020 ahead of Super Rugby Aotearoa – a New Zealand-only competition that star
Lomani returns for the Rebels in top condition
Scrum-half Frank Lomani has returned to training for the Rebels in top condition showing he did not lose any fitness despite the recent two-months quarantine. Lomani f
First hints COVID-19 vaccine trains immune system
The first hints that a vaccine can train people's immune systems to fight coronavirus has been reported by a company in the US. The company - Moderna said neutralising
Police investigate death of 6-year-old girl in Lautoka
A 6-year-old girl who fell down a slope while playing with friends in Lololo in Lautoka last Friday has passed away at the Lautoka Hospital. A police investigation is
Calls to investigate global COVID-19 response
Global health leaders are set to call for an independent review into the international response to the COVID-19 pandemic at a meeting this week. Representatives from 194
Fijiana could face Australia this year
The Fijiana 15s rugby team has emerged as one of the top prospects to face the Australia women's national rugby union team, also known as the Wallaroos should internation
Police get legal advice in Veiraisi church service case
Police are getting legal advice before taking further action in the case where 13 people were allegedly found conducting a church service in Veiraisi near Nadawa in Nasin
LGBTIQ community deserve dignity and respect – NFP
The National Federation Party says the people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer are fellow citizens and they deserve the dignity an
Health care workers turn their backs on Belgian Prime Minister
Health workers took a stand against Belgium’s Prime Minister over the weekend, quite literally turning their backs in protest as she visited a hospital in Brussels
24Sevens: Flash tornado, King of Ba and Jerry’s room
Episode 3 of World Rugby’s new series 24Sevens has some fun behind the scenes action in the Fiji 7s team camp during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton
13 people questioned and released for church service at place of worship
13 people have been questioned and released after they were allegedly found conducting a church service in Veiraisi yesterday at a place of worship. Police Commissione
Fijian players favourites to start when NRL resumes
NRL players including the many Fijian players playing in the competition have one last week to prove to their coaches they have what it takes to start when Round 3 kicks
World’s largest lockdown extended
India has extended its lockdown for another two weeks as it attempts to curb the spread of coronavirus. BBC News reports the Indian government's disaster response auth
NFP wants govt to create a Workers Solidarity Fund
The National Federation Party says the government must immediately create a Workers Solidarity Fund from the $18 million aid provided by the Australian Government and pro