Sports

Ian Thorpe set for first major yacht race

Five-times Olympic swimming gold medallist Ian Thorpe said he has joined the crew of supermaxi LawConnect as it chases a third consecutive victory in the Sydney-Hobart yacht race.

December 5, 2025 4:00 pm
 

World

More than 300 flights cancelled as Indian airline faces 'staff shortage'

India’s biggest airline IndiGo faced a growing crisis, with more than 300 flights cancelled since Tuesday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded nationwide.

December 5, 2025 3:37 pm
 

Football

Manchester United held to draw by West Ham at Old Trafford

“Frustrated, angry, that is it.”

December 5, 2025 3:00 pm
 

Rugby

Springboks’ Etzebeth suspended 12 weeks for eye-gouging incident

Eben Etzebeth, South Africa’s double World Cup-winning second row, has been banned for 12 weeks for an eye gouge against Wales.

December 5, 2025 3:00 pm
 

World

Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, after Israel was allowed to compete.

December 5, 2025 2:54 pm
 

Health

Korovou health staff trained on updated diabetes guidelines

Doctors and nurses at Korovou Hospital in Tailevu have received training on Fiji’s updated national diabetes guidelines, as part of efforts to strengthen frontline diabetic care.

December 5, 2025 2:33 pm
 

Entertainment

Ralph Lauren outfits US athletes for 10th Games

Ralph Lauren will outfit the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams for the 10th time at next year’s Winter Games, with the brand’s take on an Italian aesthetic for the Opening Ceremony, part of an overall multi-piece set for the athletes.

December 5, 2025 2:30 pm
 

News

Finance Minister hails SPX awards, honours Hari Punja

Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development Esrom Immanuel has praised the South Pacific Stock Exchange for bringing back its Annual Awards, describing the event as an important platform that supports Fiji’s economic growth.

December 5, 2025 2:20 pm
 

News

Kuridrani calls for new lease framework for Fiji’s water catchment areas

Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Inosi Kuridrani, has called for the development of a dedicated lease agreement for water catchment zones, stressing the need to reflect the critical importance of water resources to both communities and the national economy.

December 5, 2025 2:20 pm
 

World

ADB, World Bank launch Pacific islands projects under new cofinancing model

The Asian Development Bank and the World Bank on Thursday launched two Pacific islands projects under a first-of-its-kind cofinancing model that aims to streamline processes and speed up delivery.

December 5, 2025 1:19 pm
 

Entertainment

Roblox promises age checks as Australia's under-16 social media ban looms

Popular gaming platform Roblox says it will launch its age verification system in three countries, including Australia, in the same month the federal government’s social media ban for under 16s comes in to force.

December 5, 2025 1:01 pm
 

Boxing

Hill’s title fight tomorrow a significant milestone for local boxing

Fiji Boxing Commission chairman Adi Nayaran says Winston Hill’s Pan Pacific welterweight title fight tomorrow marks a significant milestone for local boxing.

December 5, 2025 12:57 pm

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