Excavators began drilling with heavy machinery to fix a wide steel pipe that will help pull out almost 40 Indian workers trapped inside a collapsed Himalayan highway tunnel that caved in two days ago in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand.

A storm warning is in force for the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, western and southern Viti Levu, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

Fans of Prince, who was known nearly as much for his extravagant wardrobe as for his chart-topping hits, will have a chance to bid on some of the late musician’s sartorial splendor in an online auction this week.

The Fiji Police Force is reminding the people that movement will be controlled in high risk areas.

As Tropical Cyclone Mal affects parts of the country, the Fiji Police Force, is committed to working tirelessly throughout the night to ensure the safety of Fijians.

The Israeli military shared video and photographs on Monday showing what it said were weapons stored by Hamas in the basement of a children’s hospital in Gaza where it also said hostages appear to have been held.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne says the players who represented the country at the World Cup will undoubtedly integrate the valuable lessons they gained into the upcoming 2024 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific Season.

Intermittent water supply and low water pressure in some parts of the Central Division have been attributed to clogging at the Savura Raw Water intake.

As Tropical Cyclone Mal intensifies its approach towards Fiji, a family in Votualevu, Nadi is not taking any chances, as they have sought refuge at an evacuation centre.

About 60 families of Nabavatu Village in Dreketi, Macuata who are still living in tents for almost three years have been left to fend for themselves as they prepare for the approaching Tropical Cyclone Mal.

India are favourites heading into their World Cup semi-final against New Zealand but the hosts will be nervous about facing a side who are at their most dangerous when they have nothing to lose, former Black Caps skipper Ross Taylor said.

As Fiji prepares for Tropical Cyclone Mal, the Health Ministry is urging members of the public take precautions and take heed of the health risks.