Entertainment

The perfect pitch is the goal for World Cup grass growers

When billions of fans tune in to the 2026 World Cup, they will be witnessing the culmination of a global grass-growing mission that has scientists, farmers and turf specialists sweating as much as the players.

June 5, 2026 12:26 pm

World

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm

Following the first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a U.S. farm in decades, federal and ​state officials have fanned out in South Texas, where a calf was found infested this week.

June 5, 2026 12:05 pm

Rugby

Fijian makeover for Cardiff pub ahead of Nations Championship

A pub in Lansdowne, Canton, Cardiff, was transformed into “The Fiji Arms” today, bringing Welsh and Fijian culture together through music, food, rugby, and community spirit ahead of the Nations Championship.

June 5, 2026 11:37 am

Sevens

Tuimaba returns as Fiji names squads for Bordeaux

Olympic gold medallist Aminiasi Tuimaba headlines the Fiji men’s squad for this weekend’s Bordeaux 7s, marking a key return as the side looks to strengthen its campaign in France. Fiji Rugby has named both its men’s and women’s teams, blending experience with in-form players ahead of the latest leg of the HSBC Sevens Series.

June 5, 2026 11:32 am

News

Students urged to reject drugs and protect future

Students are being urged to reject drugs and help protect Fiji’s future as concerns over drug abuse and HIV continue to grow.

June 5, 2026 11:14 am

News

Nasinu rewards recycling efforts

Nasinu residents can now earn cash while helping keep their communities clean through the Return and Earn initiative.

June 5, 2026 11:12 am

News

Healthcare boost for Tavua

Major upgrades at Tavua Subdivisional Hospital are set to improve healthcare services for communities in the Western Division.

June 5, 2026 11:05 am

News

Kula workshop in Levuka

June 5, 2026 10:53 am

World

China's Xi to visit North Korea as Beijing seeks deeper Pyongyang ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea ‌from June 8 to 9, state news agency Xinhua said on Friday, his first trip in nearly seven years as Beijing looks to reassert ties with Pyongyang.

June 5, 2026 10:31 am

Entertainment

FIFA unveils Netflix World Cup game

FIFA will release a new football video game, FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, on Netflix Games on ​June 11, timed to coincide with the start of ‌the 2026 World Cup, the soccer governing body said.

June 5, 2026 10:27 am

Sports

Fiji Rugby launches foundation to support players

Fiji Rugby has strengthened its commitment to player welfare with the launch of the Fiji Rakavi Foundation, aimed at supporting athletes beyond their playing careers.

June 5, 2026 10:24 am

World

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Cuban ‌President Miguel Diaz-Canel and some affiliated people and entities, the U.S. Treasury Department’s website showed.

June 5, 2026 8:28 am