As 2023 draws to a close, 1News looks back at the movies that had us flocking to movie theatres – braving through 20 agonising minutes of ads while praying our popcorn doesn’t run out halfway through – to witness the spectacle on the silver screen.

World Rugby Sevens legend Waisale Serevi is encouraging the country’s 7s teams to set clear goals for the upcoming year.

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu is stressing the need to be supportive towards substance-abuse patients who return to their communities from rehabilitation centers.

The private sector is spearheading innovative ventures in the green sector as the government intensifies its focus on broadening the economy.

Pacific Island countries will soon be invited by the Australia government to participate in the Pacific Engagement Visa process.

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has finally got his hands on Manchester United after securing a stake of up to 25% in the Premier League club.

Former Attorney General and FijiFirst General Secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has returned to the country following his medical procedures in Singapore.

Popular holiday spots are the North Island may be in for a Boxing Day dousing as thunderstorms loom.

Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Nikola Jokic had 26 points and 14 rebounds and hit all 18 of his free-throw attempts, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors 120-114.

It is known that Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has signed an untitled film to be directed, which is set to be helmed by Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

Hamas and the allied Islamic Jihad have rejected an Egyptian proposal that they relinquish power in the Gaza Strip in return for a permanent ceasefire, two Egyptian security sources told Reuters.

The 35th season of The Amazing Race had taken its 13 teams of two through Thailand, Vietnam, India, Germany, Slovenia, Sweden and Ireland, before finally sending the top three scrambling back to Washington in the US for the final leg.