Sports

Super 8 returns with bigger rewards

The 2026 Super 8 Championship is set to return to Albert Park in Suva from August 11 to 15, bringing together eight of the top island cricket teams for what is expected to be the biggest edition of the tournament yet.

August 7, 2026 1:00 pm
 

News

Electoral system under spotlight over women’s representation

Fiji’s electoral system is facing scrutiny over the low number of women represented in Parliament.

August 7, 2026 12:59 pm
 

News

Disability support needs more than cash

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says children with disabilities need more than a monthly allowance, warning that inaccessible infrastructure and
limited support services continue to make daily life difficult for many families.

August 7, 2026 12:30 pm
 

New Zealand

New Zealand's ruling coalition holds razor-thin majority in poll, new centrist party gains ground

New Zealand’s ruling centre-right coalition may retain a razor-thin parliamentary majority if an election were held now, a poll showed on Friday, but a ​surge for the new centrist Opportunity Party could reshape coalition talks ahead of ‌the November vote.

August 7, 2026 12:18 pm
 

Court

Fareed seeks suspended sentence

The lawyer representing Mohammed Fareed has asked the court to impose a suspended sentence following his conviction on two counts of indecent assault.

August 7, 2026 12:01 pm
 

World

Bomb planted on minibus kills two near Damascus, Syrian officials say

A bomb planted in a minibus killed two people and wounded 14 others on the outskirts of Syria’s capital Damascus on Thursday night, officials said.

August 7, 2026 11:26 am
 

News

Search underway amid severe weather warnings

A search and rescue operation is underway for six people missing in Lau waters, as authorities warn that ignoring weather advisories costs lives.

August 7, 2026 11:05 am
 

Business

Fiji cocoa industry targets global demand

Fiji’s cocoa industry continues to expand, with local cocoa exporter Cacao Fiji outlining plans to engage thousands of farmers and boost export volumes to meet growing international demand.

August 7, 2026 11:03 am
 

Business

Stock market records strong growth

Fiji’s stock market is continuing to record strong growth this year, driven by increased investor participation and higher trading activity.

August 7, 2026 10:32 am
 

Crime

Joint task force arrests four in drug raids

A joint task force has arrested four men following a series of anti-drug operations in the Western Division this week.

August 7, 2026 9:46 am
 

Crime

Four police officers charged over alleged assault

Four police officers have been charged in relation to the alleged assault of a man in August 2024 and are expected to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today.

August 7, 2026 9:43 am
 

Crime

Trio remanded over Valelevu property break-in

Three men have been remanded in custody for their alleged involvement in a break-in case in Valelevu, Nasinu.

August 7, 2026 9:32 am

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