World

Toothpaste becomes battleground as US

Dabur, Indian rival of Colgate-Palmolive, is making its toothpaste a test of nationalism by asking consumers to shun American brands, as companies intensify promotion of local goods amid worsening trade ties with the United States.

September 7, 2025 7:54 am
 

Rugby

Skipper Cup round 4 delivers close encounters

Round 4 of the 2025 Skipper Cup Men’s competition produced some of the tightest contests of the season, with all five matches decided by narrow margins.

September 7, 2025 7:42 am
 

News

Church urged to confront life’s practical temptations

The breakdown of families and rising social challenges are putting the church’s relevance at risk, with issues such as drug addiction, pornography, social media misuse and weak family structures affecting individuals and society.

September 7, 2025 7:30 am
 

Football

Young footballers shine at McDonald’s IDC

The future of Fijian football was on full display as champions were crowned in the youth finals of the McDonald’s IDC 2025.

September 7, 2025 7:20 am
 

News

Government invests in farmers to cut imports

Fiji faced a massive crop and livestock import bill of $1.1 billion last year, creating a deficit of $762.95 million.

September 7, 2025 7:20 am
 

News

Boats boost school access

The Ministry of Education is tackling long-standing transport barriers for students in remote communities by providing new boats and outboard engines.

September 7, 2025 7:15 am
 

News

Labasa hospital retains festival double crowns

For the second year in a row, Labasa Divisional Hospital has claimed both major titles at the Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North.

September 6, 2025 10:31 pm
 

World

US yet to approve any help following Afghanistan earthquake

Nearly a week after an earthquake killed more than 2,200 people in Afghanistan and left tens of thousands homeless, the United States has not taken the first step to authorize emergency aid, and it was unclear if it plans to help at all, two former senior U.S. officials and a source familiar with the situation told Reuters.

September 6, 2025 5:39 pm
 

News

OAG targets pay gaps to stop brain drain

The Office of the Auditor-General is moving to tackle pay and career concerns with a full job evaluation this financial year after losing 35 staff between 2022 and 2023.

September 6, 2025 5:02 pm
 

Rugby

Fiji edge Samoa to hand Tonga World Cup spot

The Flying Fijians came from behind to defeat Samoa 29-15 in Rotorua, sealing their place at the top of their Pacific Nations Cup pool and in the process confirming Tonga’s qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

September 6, 2025 5:01 pm
 

Crime

Domestic dispute ends in death

A police officer has been posted at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital to guard a man alleged to have caused the death of his partner in Nakasi.

September 6, 2025 5:00 pm
 

Sports

Western United players become free agents as club

Western United’s players are now free agents after the A-Leagues club’s men’s and women’s teams were placed in hibernation for this season.

September 6, 2025 4:50 pm

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