Australia

Asbestos contamination forces schools in Australia, New Zealand to close

More than 70 schools in Australia and New Zealand were closed for cleaning after asbestos was discovered in widely used children’s play sand products.

November 17, 2025 6:00 pm
 

Entertainment

A new Netflix doc offers an intimate portrait of Selena, straight from her family’s vault

For many, the name Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is the stuff of mythology.

November 17, 2025 6:00 pm
 

World

US Border Patrol arrests 81 on first day of Charlotte immigration crackdown

Federal agents arrested at least 81 people in Charlotte, North Carolina this weekend, a senior commander said, marking a sharp escalation in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.

November 17, 2025 5:42 pm
 

Entertainment

'Mellon Blue' diamond ring sells for $25 million in Geneva auction

A vivid blue diamond weighing 9.51 carats and previously belonging to Rachel “Bunny” Mellon, the aristocratic philanthropist and a close friend of Jacqueline Kennedy, sold in Geneva for $25 million, Christie’s auction house said.

November 17, 2025 5:05 pm
 

World

Britain reviews human rights laws in major shake-up of asylum policy

Britain will overhaul its approach to human rights laws to make it easier to deport migrants who arrive in the country illegally as part of a major shake-up of asylum policy to be set out.

November 17, 2025 4:58 pm
 

News

Tudravu cracks down on corrupt officers

The Fiji Police Force is facing a rising internal challenge.

November 17, 2025 4:56 pm
 

Rugby

I want the ‘tanoa’ in Nasova this week: Tudravu

Fiji Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu is clear about what he wants for Friday’s Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl and that is to have the ‘tanoa’ back in Nasova.

November 17, 2025 4:55 pm
 

News

Weather Office warns of intense thunderstorms, heavy rain

A severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall is now in force for interior, southern and eastern parts of Viti Levu and southern half of Vanua Levu.

November 17, 2025 4:42 pm
 

Sevens

McNulty back for Coral Coast 7s

The McDonald’s Mike Friday Select has confirmed the return of Irish 7s star Harry McNulty for the 2026 McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s, giving the invitational side a major boost as they prepare another strong push for the i-Wau Trophy at Lawaqa Park.

November 17, 2025 4:38 pm
 

News

Reliable water supply to bring relief to the people of Burerua

The people of Burerua Village in Tailevu have witnessed what can be achieved when communities work together with government.

November 17, 2025 4:30 pm
 

News

FCS explores land for future burial site

As Fiji’s urban population grows, so does the demand for public burial spaces.

November 17, 2025 4:24 pm
 

Cricket

Army opens Sukuna Bowl week with three-wicket victory

Army has claimed the first win of Vodafone Sukuna Bowl week after defeating Police by three wickets in the opening cricket match.

November 17, 2025 4:22 pm

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