Pacific Island foreign ministers failed to agree on Friday to a joint response to China’s missile launch in July, with further discussions expected at the Pacific leaders meeting at the end of August, ​New Zealand’s foreign minister said.

At least seven people were killed on Friday ‌when a student opened fire at a school in Thailand before turning the gun on himself, a national police official said.

Democratic Republic of Congo’s confirmed ​Ebola cases have risen above 4,000 for the ‌first time in the current outbreak, government data showed.

Ratu Kadavulevu School’s Under-18 rugby team has received a timely boost ahead of tomorrow’s Vodafone Deans quarter-final, with former students rallying behind the defending champions.

Hundreds of people in Bua can now access schools, health services and public transport more safely and quickly following the commissioning of the new Lomanikoro Suspension Bridge.

Vodafone Fijiana XV captain Kolora Lomani believes having the national side’s Test match against South Africa alongside the Vodafone Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve quarter-finals will be a positive experience for Fiji rugby.

Fiji’s borders are being strengthened with new technology and international cooperation as the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service steps up efforts to detect illegal drugs, prohibited goods and customs fraud.

Despite missing several players due to work commitments, OFC Men’s Champion’s League defending champions Auckland City FC are ready to continue their strong legacy in the tournament.

Fiji’s ability to respond to marine oil spills has received a major boost following the handover of $1.6 million worth of specialised oil spill response equipment from the Government of Japan.

The return of the Super 8 Championship has brought renewed excitement to cricket-loving communities in Lau, with Ono-i-Lau among the teams eagerly preparing for next week’s tournament in Suva.

The Pacific must remain united and take charge of its own future as geopolitical competition for influence in the region intensifies.

Concerns have been raised that some community policing Viber groups, established to strengthen communication between police and residents, are instead exposing women to alleged harassment by police officers.