Fijians can now tap their phones to pay with the new M-PAISA feature
Fijians will now be able to make seamless, contactless payments using their smartphones following the launch of M-PAISA’s new “Tap Phone to Pay†featur
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Jackson confident in Mayanavanua's return to lead Drua
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have been boosted by the return of skipper Temo Mayanavanua, who will lead the side this weekend against the Brumbies following a recovery
Moana Pasifika to disband at end of 2026 Super Rugby season
Moana Pasifika have confirmed they will disband at the end of the 2026 season, bringing an end to the Pacific franchise’s short but significant presence in Super R
Fiji launches updated community health worker programme to tackle NCDs
A Community Health Worker (CHW) programme, in partnership with the Australian Government, aimed at improving healthcare delivery and tackling Fiji’s growing burden
Minister says no dedicated paramedics within MOH to respond to emergencies outside hospital settings
There are no dedicated paramedic workforce within the Ministry of Health to respond to emergencies outside hospital settings. This has been confirmed by Health Minister D
Cyclone Action Plan activated as Energy Fiji Limited restores power across Viti Levu
A Cyclone Action Plan has been activated by Energy Fiji Limited following widespread outages caused by strong winds and heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Va
FNU academic Dr Mosmi Bhim says development must not come at environmental cost
Mining cannot be truly sustainable as extracted resources cannot be replaced.This has been highlighted by Dr Mosmi Bhim, Assistant Professor in the Department of Ethics a
Concerns raised over land leasing without 60% consent in Namosi
Concerns have been raised that some iTaukei land in Namosi can be leased without the consent of 60 percent of landowners, with a local foundation warning that this poses
Trump: Iran deal “makes no difference” as talks continue
President of the United States Donald Trump has said a potential deal with Iran “makes no difference†to him, as negotiations continue and tensions remain hig
Fiji monitors US–Iran ceasefire amid fuel and cost concerns
Fiji is closely monitoring a newly announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka warning that global instability continues t
Chiefs crush Moana Pasifika 62-17
The Chiefs produced a dominant display to thrash Moana Pasifika 62-17Â in Round 9 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific, with centre Quinn Tupaea leading the charge.Tu
Human rights must not be traded off in renewable energy projects - Fiji Human Rights Director Lewaravu
Human rights must not be traded off in the pursuit of renewable energy and large-scale development projects. This has been highlighted by the Director of Fiji Human Ri
Mataele eager for reunion as Drua face Western Force today
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Manasa Mataele says he is looking forward to reconnecting with former teammates when the Fijian Drua take on the Western Force in Round
Navunikabi landowners maintain opposition to Namosi Hydro Dam plans
A 61-year-old woman from Navunikabi in Namosi has delivered an emotional plea against the proposed hydro dam developments, warning that the project threatens her land, wa
No new mining licences until laws reviewed - Lands Ministry
No new mining licences will be issued in Fiji until the country’s mining legislation is fully reviewed. This has been highlighted by the Deputy Secretary at the
Lil Nas X avoids trial with mental health diversion
American rapper Lil Nas X is a step closer to having his felony police battery case dismissed after a court approved his entry into a mental health diversion programme.A
Artemis II astronauts head home after record-breaking lunar fly-by
Four astronauts aboard Artemis II are heading back to Earth after completing a historic lunar fly-by that has taken them further into space than any humans before.The cre
Nadi River flooding displaces residents in Nawaka Tramline
A resident of Nawaka Tramline in Nadi has been forced to leave her home with her family after floodwaters inundated the area following heavy rain.Shayal Prasad t
Electricity restored in Lami amid strong winds and rainfall
Residents in Lami are experiencing strong winds and heavy rain, but electricity has been restored following earlier outages. Tamari Waqa, who lives on Naimataga Road in V
Slow improvement in Nadi Back Road flooding; residents warned of high tide
Residents along Nadi Back Road are reporting ongoing flooding, with water levels slowly receding but significant inundation still affecting homes and roads. Ritika Sharma
Lautoka mother urges residents to be cyclone-ready
A Lautoka mother says floodwaters have now receded at her home, and she is urging families across Fiji to be better prepared during cyclone season after a frightening ord