Russian President Vladimir Putin devoted his annual New Year’s address on Saturday to rallying the Russian people behind his troops fighting in Ukraine and pledging victory over Ukrainian “neo-Nazis” and a West supposedly intent on “destroying Russia”.

Pope Benedict XVI has died, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health.

Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka has given his assurance to those in the tourism industry that they will always be consulted for any plans.

A heavy rain warning and flash flood alert remains for certain parts of the Fiji group.

Hundreds of people turned up to enjoy the Vodafone 2Day FM 31/12 New Year’s Eve Street Party in Suva last night.

The Suva Retailers Association has extended its warmest congratulations to the Government of Fiji and the appointment of new Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and members of parliament.

The McDonalds Coral Coast 7s will bring in a record number of overseas teams for the first time.

Some of the housing policies are approved and implemented by the previous government will be maintained says Minister for Housing, Maciu Nalumisa.

Manchester City were held to a 1-all draw by Everton in a feisty Premier League affair this morning.