Former Cowboys playmaker Daejarn Asi repaid the faith of Eels coach Brad Arthur by scoring a late try and kicking a field goal to secure a 27-20 win at CommBank Stadium.

Crowds in Australia have fled a Sydney shopping mall near Bondi Beach and police have confirmed that at least five people have been killed.

With Daly Cherry-Evans and Shaun Johnson playing starring roles the Sea Eagles and Warriors played out a pulsating 22-22 draw at Go Media Stadium.

The Rebels have never played finals in a full competition but have a maiden series in sight after scoring seven tries to four at AAMI Park to book their third successive win.

A magical touch from Tailevu flyhalf Marika Baleinaloto saw them beat Nadi 22-17 in a Skipper Cup thriller at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.

Salimoni Ravonikula scored a last minute goal to help Extra Labasa beat Nadi 1-0 at Subrail Park.

Defending champions of the Jersey Flegg Cup, Penrith Panthers ran in nine tries as they walloped the Kaiviti Silktails 52-14 at Churchill Park today.

Floods, droughts, an earthquake and freezing conditions in China caused direct economic losses of 23.76 billion yuan ($3.28 billion) in the first quarter, the government said.

A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China Sea and the region.

The Water Authority of Fiji team is mobilizing an interim solution to the damaged pipeline on Princess Road in Tamavua to provide relief to people affected by water supply disruptions.

About 100 students turned up to the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva today for a second chance at qualifying for the Coca Cola Games next month.

The Criminal Investigations Department is investigating a video depicting a dangerous scenario of children causing harm to another child.