Fiji Bati coach Mick Potter believes his side has the talent and determination to challenge the tournament favourites, backing his emerging players to rise to the occasion at the Rugby League World Cup.

A family of seven, including two children, has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their home in Koronubu, Ba.

A former postmaster has been jailed for two years and six months over the theft of $13,000, with the court finding he abused his position of trust for personal gain.

Tertiary students sponsored by the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service will benefit from fee-free banking services and faster account-opening processes following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with HFC Bank.

Selma Blair’s representative released a statement on Friday about the incident on a Delta Air Lines flight that resulted in the actress’s arrest earlier this week, the first lengthier comment from Blair’s circle since she appeared in court facing assault charges.

Israel has become a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on X, describing the move as ​part of the country’s broader effort to strengthen ties ‌with the region.

New Zealanders living or travelling overseas can vote in the ​country’s 2026 general election from ‌Wednesday, ahead of advance voting starting next week in New Zealand.

Joni Mitchell has finally become an American citizen, more than 60 years after leaving her native Canada.

Lynda Tabuya is among those being considered for the Attorney-General’s position.

Parents, schools, police and health officials are being urged to work together to protect children from drugs, HIV and other social problems.

Pacific families need more than cheaper digital money transfers to improve their financial security.

Fiji is set to strengthen its ability to detect illegal fishing and drug trafficking through new Australian technology designed to monitor suspicious vessels across its waters.