World

NASA's Perseverance rover breaks record for off-planet driving on Mars

NASA’s robotic Perseverance rover has now driven farther than any other vehicle on the surface of any world ​other than Earth, racking up 28.1 miles (45.2 km) since arriving on Mars in 2021, the US space agency said on Tuesday.

October 13, 2026 5:58 pm
 

News

Calls for collective action on AI election misinformation

Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa says protecting the integrity of electoral information is a shared responsibility as Fiji prepares for the upcoming General Election.

October 13, 2026 5:06 pm
 

News

Alarm raised over health risks of El Niño

Water shortages could increase the risk of diarrhea and other water-borne illnesses as households compromise hygiene to conserve water, the Ministry of Health warns.

October 13, 2026 5:04 pm
 

News

Coral reefs vital to economic sustainability

Fiji’s coral reefs remain critical to the country’s food security, fisheries and tourism industry, with the government warning that growing environmental pressures threaten these important ecosystems.

October 13, 2026 5:02 pm
 

Rugby

FRU sets World Cup ambitions with White appointment

Fiji Rugby Union chairman John Sanday says the appointment of World Cup-winning coach Jake White is a statement of intent as the FIJI Water Flying Fijians prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

October 13, 2026 5:00 pm
 

News

International Award Boosts Likuliku Resort

Likuliku Lagoon Resort is expecting a strong 2027, following its latest recognition in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler USA Reader’s Choice Awards.

October 13, 2026 5:00 pm
 

Football

Fiji’s rising footballers train with Auckland FC

Three of Fiji’s emerging football talents are experiencing professional-level training with A-League club Auckland FC under the OFC Player Placement Programme 2026.

October 13, 2026 4:19 pm
 

World

US immigration authorities raid home of Democratic Trump critic Ilhan Omar

US authorities conducted a predawn raid on Monday on the Washington, DC, home of Democratic US Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, an outspoken critic of Donald Trump who has been the ​target of political insults by the Republican president, as part of an ongoing investigation, the Justice Department said.

October 13, 2026 4:16 pm
 

World

More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal

More than 100 foreign trekkers are stranded at different locations in Nepal.

October 13, 2026 3:54 pm
 

News

Siromi Turaga resigns from cabinet

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed this afternoon that Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga has resigned from his Cabinet portfolio.

October 13, 2026 3:09 pm
 

News

Saneem seeks outstanding payments from state

The Suva High Court is considering a dispute over former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem’s contractual entitlements, with the State seeking to delay civil proceedings pending the outcome of a criminal appeal.

October 13, 2026 3:07 pm
 

News

LTA steps up festive road safety campaign

People are being urged to avoid drink-driving and speeding as the Land Transport Authority steps up road safety awareness ahead of the festive season.

October 13, 2026 3:05 pm

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