Spain began their Women’s World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica 3-0 in their Group C opener on Friday thanks to an own goal and first-half strikes from Aitana Bonmati and Esther Gonzalez.

A Shaun Johnson golden point field goal has seen the Warriors make it three on the trot, overcoming a gutsy Raiders comeback to win 21-20 in front of a packed home crowd on Friday night.

Not too long ago Selesitino Ravutaumada was just a waterboy for his Naselesele Blues team in Taveuni.

Switzerland made a winning start to their Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutants Philippines at Dunedin Stadium on Friday, thanks to Ramona Bachmann’s first-half penalty and a close-range effort from Seraina Piubel.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says journalists deserve respect.

Australia on Friday launched a “national wellbeing” dashboard of indicators to measure progress on issues like health, education and the environment, one that it hopes will lead to a better balance between economic and social objectives.

The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation made a bold move today, and in order to assist the government, given up 40 percent of what was allocated to Public Service Broadcast in the national budget.

In the finals of the Eastern Zone Deans, Queen Victoria School (QVS) emerged victorious over Lelean Memorial School with a score of 11 points to six.

The national airline’s ability to introduce direct flights to Canberra was made possible by the acquisition of modern aircraft and the bolstering of its network over time.

The Australian Futsal team is facing challenges adapting to the weather in Fiji.

The Fiji Meteorological Office says weather is anticipated to improve from today as the trough of low pressure with clouds and rain has drifted east of the Group.

Ratu Kadavulevu School secured a third-place finish at the Eastern Zone Deans final, defeating Tailevu North College, 25-7.