Entertainment

Favreau has 'healthy concern' about AI in filmmaking

The Mandalorian and Grogu director Jon Favreau thinks people should exercise caution when using artificial intelligence in filmmaking.

May 19, 2026 10:20 am
 

World

Hantavirus outbreak cruise ship docks in Rotterdam for disinfection

A ​luxury liner at the centre of an outbreak of hantavirus docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam on Monday, ‌where authorities were disembarking the remaining 25 crew members and two medical staff and planned to cremate a German woman who died.

May 19, 2026 10:20 am
 

World

Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he ​had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war, after Iran sent a ‌new peace proposal to Washington.

May 19, 2026 9:13 am
 

Entertainment

Cancelled pianist denies misleading MSO on Gaza music

Pianist Jayson Gillham has given evidence in his court case against a major symphony orchestra, which will test the limits of free speech in the workplace.

May 19, 2026 9:11 am
 

Entertainment

Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Disney has cut parts from its orchestra and replaced them with synthesised keyboard technology, leaving local musicians out of a job.

May 19, 2026 8:09 am
 

World

Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive

Maldivian authorities are investigating multiple possible factors behind the deaths of five Italian divers in a deepwater cave ​last week, including whether they descended far deeper than expected, a government spokesperson told Reuters.

May 19, 2026 8:03 am
 

Budget 2025-26

Consumer watchdog needs stronger powers to act against offenders

The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for stronger enforcement powers and legislative reforms to address persistent non-compliance issues.

May 19, 2026 7:45 am
 

Rugby

Women’s rugby continues to grow

The growth of women’s rugby in the country is steady according to Fiji Rugby Union Women’s Development Coordinator Kuini Vuli, with major improvements already being seen in governance, coaching, management and player participation across the country.

May 19, 2026 7:45 am
 

News

Pacific becoming a target for organised crime networks

Pacific leaders have been urged to strengthen cooperation against transnational crime as growing threats such as drug trafficking, cybercrime and money laundering continue to impact the region.

May 19, 2026 7:44 am
 

Rugby

Rabitu grateful after first Flying Fijians call-up

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility back Sikeli Rabitu has described his inclusion in the FIJI Water Flying Fijians extended squad as a blessing after earning his first call-up to the national setup.

May 19, 2026 7:44 am
 

Health

Local open-heart surgeries easing pressure on Pacific families

Internationally renowned cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Sanjeev Kumar Khulbey says the rising burden of heart disease across Fiji and the wider Pacific, and the hardship faced by families forced to seek treatment overseas, drove his decision to begin performing open-heart surgeries locally.

May 19, 2026 7:43 am
 

News

Special Administrators to be selected for Navua

The Minister for Local Government, Maciu Katamotu Nalumisa has confirmed that there are plans to appoint special administrators to oversee the administration of Navua once it is officially declared a town.

May 19, 2026 7:42 am

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