The Ministry of Health has confirmed that a school-aged child was treated at CWM Hospital last week following an alleged deliberate needle-stick injury in Suva.

Residents in Lowcost, Labasa, are concerned about unreliable water supply and their ability to respond to emergencies.

The National Trust of Fiji is challenging plans to reduce the mining buffer around Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park from 100 metres to just 30 metres.

A landowner has questioned the scope of the proposed Sigatoka Sand Dunes iron mining project, saying the latest presentation does not reflect the wider area covered under its exploration licence.

The National Federation Party is more confident about its election prospects than it was in 2022, with party leader Professor Biman Prasad saying growing interest from potential candidates signals stronger support on the ground.

Passenger identities are not consistently verified before boarding inter-island vessels.

A national landslide monitoring network is being developed to strengthen early detection of ground movement.

Coastal communities are being relied on to help monitor maritime security threats.

The ongoing water shortage in Lowcost, Labasa is adding to the daily struggles of residents, particularly people living with disabilities who depend on others to access basic water supplies.

Ronald Prasad missed Diwali celebrations last year following a death in the family.

Diwali is more than a celebration of lights in Labasa, as families and communities come together to share traditions, strengthen relationships and create lasting memories.

A 33-year-old man accused of breaking into three temples in Ba and stealing religious statues has been remanded in custody.