Rugby

FRU confident in multi-venue quarter-finals

Fiji Rugby Union is confident the Vodafone Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve national quarter-finals will run smoothly despite matches being staged across four different venues tomorrow.

August 7, 2026 1:05 pm
 

News

Fiji battles widening HIV epidemic

Fiji is entering a new phase in its HIV response, with health authorities confirming the virus is no longer limited to specific groups and is now affecting communities across the country.

August 7, 2026 1:04 pm
 

Netball

Talent depth a major positive despite final defeat

Crest Fiji Blue captain Maria Lutua-Rusivakula believes the Netball Fiji Invitational Tournament has highlighted the growing depth of talent available for national selection, despite her side’s narrow 56-55 loss to Crest Fiji Black in the final.

August 7, 2026 1:03 pm
 

News

Fiji records historic $3.5 billion revenue

Fiji’s tax collection has reached a historic high, with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service recording its biggest annual revenue haul, exceeding government expectations by more than $136 million.

August 7, 2026 1:02 pm
 

Sports

Super 8 returns with bigger rewards

The 2026 Super 8 Championship is set to return to Albert Park in Suva from August 11 to 15, bringing together eight of the top island cricket teams for what is expected to be the biggest edition of the tournament yet.

August 7, 2026 1:00 pm
 

News

Electoral system under spotlight over women’s representation

Fiji’s electoral system is facing scrutiny over the low number of women represented in Parliament.

August 7, 2026 12:59 pm
 

News

Disability support needs more than cash

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says children with disabilities need more than a monthly allowance, warning that inaccessible infrastructure and
limited support services continue to make daily life difficult for many families.

August 7, 2026 12:30 pm
 

New Zealand

New Zealand's ruling coalition holds razor-thin majority in poll, new centrist party gains ground

New Zealand’s ruling centre-right coalition may retain a razor-thin parliamentary majority if an election were held now, a poll showed on Friday, but a ​surge for the new centrist Opportunity Party could reshape coalition talks ahead of ‌the November vote.

August 7, 2026 12:18 pm
 

Entertainment

Disney’s strong quarter driven by ‘Toy Story 5' and the draw of its US theme parks

Disney’s solid third quarter was driven by a $1 billion box office haul from “Toy Story 5” and the strong draw of U.S. theme parks that helped to offset continued weakness from international tourism.

August 7, 2026 12:16 pm
 

Court

Fareed seeks suspended sentence

The lawyer representing Mohammed Fareed has asked the court to impose a suspended sentence following his conviction on two counts of indecent assault.

August 7, 2026 12:01 pm
 

World

Bomb planted on minibus kills two near Damascus, Syrian officials say

A bomb planted in a minibus killed two people and wounded 14 others on the outskirts of Syria’s capital Damascus on Thursday night, officials said.

August 7, 2026 11:26 am
 

News

Search underway amid severe weather warnings

A search and rescue operation is underway for six people missing in Lau waters, as authorities warn that ignoring weather advisories costs lives.

August 7, 2026 11:05 am

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