World

Fire prompts thousands of evacuations in California

A fierce wildfire north-west of Los Angeles prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents on Friday, as extreme heat and dry conditions fuelled its rapid spread.

August 11, 2025 5:44 am
 

News

Council warns traders over VAT receipt breaches

The Consumer Council of Fiji is warning traders to stop hiding or misrepresenting Value Added Tax details on receipts following last week’s VAT reduction from 15 to 12.5 percent.

August 11, 2025 5:42 am
 

News

Nausori Main Street to close nights for roadworks

The Fiji Roads Authority will close Nausori’s Main Street nightly from 8pm to 5am starting today, until August 25, weather permitting.

August 11, 2025 5:36 am
 

News

Fiji to showcase outsourcing strength at Global CX Event

Fiji’s outsourcing industry is set to take centre stage at the Customer Contact Week Australia and New Zealand Winter 2025 in Melbourne this week.

August 11, 2025 5:25 am
 

Football

Labasa crowned BOG champions after 26-year wait

Labasa FC are the new champions of the Extra Battle of the Giants tournament after defeating Rewa 2-1 on their home ground.

August 10, 2025 5:32 pm
 

Rugby

Komaitai’s fast track to Fijiana World Cup squad

Having only picked up the sport a few years ago while serving in the British Army, Noame Komaitai’s rapid rise through the rugby ranks is a testament to her talent and impact on the field after being named in the Fijiana XV for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup.

August 10, 2025 4:50 pm
 

Football

Rodu names extended Bula Boys squad for King’s Cup

Fiji Bula Boys head coach Marika Rodu has named his 25-member extended squad for the upcoming King’s Cup tournament in Thailand next month.

August 10, 2025 4:48 pm
 

World

North Korea dismantles propaganda speakers at border

South Korea’s military says North Korea has begun removing some of the loudspeakers used to broadcast propaganda across the border between the two countries.

August 10, 2025 4:45 pm
 

News

NCDs hitting younger age groups in Vanua Levu

More young people in Vanua Levu are now suffering from serious health problems like kidney failure, diabetes, and heart disease, says Labasa Hospital Acting Medical Superintendent Dr Mikaele Mua.

August 10, 2025 4:44 pm
 

News

Itaukei faces economic challenges despite rich land leases, warns Opposition MP

Despite receiving hundreds of millions in income from land leases, royalties, and remittances, the i-Taukei people continue to struggle with poverty and economic insecurity, Opposition MP Semi Koroilavesau told Parliament.

August 10, 2025 4:37 pm
 

News

Tarakinikini appointed Fiji’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Israel

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Filipo Tarakinikini has been accredited as Fiji’s non-resident ambassador to Israel.

August 10, 2025 4:24 pm
 

Sports

Jen Pawol makes history as MLB's first female umpire

Jen made history as the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball regular-season game when she worked Saturday’s game between the Miami Marlins and host Atlanta Braves.

August 10, 2025 4:21 pm

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