New Zealand

New Zealand PM Luxon open to referendum

New Zealand Prime Minister ‌Christopher Luxon said he was open to a referendum on whether to change the country’s electoral system, opening another split in his centre-right coalition months ahead of a general election.

August 6, 2026 6:00 pm
 

Schools Rugby

Possible eliminations for other grades next year

The interim committee of the Vodafone Deans and Weetbix Raluve is planning to have eliminations for other grades next year.

August 6, 2026 5:05 pm
 

Rugby

Two debutants named in Fijiana side for Springboks Test

Vodafone Fijiana XV head coach Willie Walker has named two debutants in his match-day 23 for Saturday’s opening Test against the South African Springbok Women at HFC Bank
Stadium in Suva.

August 6, 2026 5:03 pm
 

Netball

Physicality key takeaway for NSW Fijians

NSW Fijians co-captain Vesinia Gutabua says her side is determined to take the lessons learned from its loss to Fiji Black into today’s final-round clash against Auckland
Fijians.

August 6, 2026 5:00 pm
 

Health

New lifeline for HIV fight

Australia has committed $23.5 million to help Fiji fight its worsening HIV outbreak, providing a major boost to national response.

August 6, 2026 4:47 pm
 

News

Sugar industry still has a future, says PM

The government has reassured cane farmers that it remains committed to Fiji’s sugar industry, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka saying the focus is on revitalising the sector rather than abandoning an industry that has supported the country for generations.

August 6, 2026 4:45 pm
 

News

Wailoku residents live in fear after boy’s death

Residents of Wailoku are living in fear and uncertainty following the discovery of a 12-year-old boy’s body in the settlement last Friday.

August 6, 2026 4:44 pm
 

News

Fresh investigation ordered in police probe

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has returned 11 police investigation files to the Fiji Police Force with recommendations for further investigations after
finding insufficient evidence to lay criminal charges.

August 6, 2026 4:43 pm
 

News

Police mental health support spotlighted

The mental wellbeing of police officers is coming under focus, with concerns raised that those working on the frontline are also facing emotional and psychological pressures.

August 6, 2026 4:42 pm
 

Entertainment

Ancient Roman firefighters' barracks may have been found

Archaeologists have uncovered a second-century building with mosaics and frescoes near the Colosseum that may have been barracks used by ancient ​Roman firefighters, the city’s archaeological office said on Wednesday.

August 6, 2026 3:47 pm
 

World

Mexican jalapenos tied to Salmonella outbreak

U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeno peppers that has sickened 345 people in 27 states, prompting supplier ​Coast Citrus Distributors to recall peppers sent to restaurants including Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG.N), opens new tab and QDOBA.

August 6, 2026 3:23 pm
 

News

NFA urges drivers to slow down

A serious multi-vehicle collision in Pacific Harbour has prompted the National Fire Authority to urge motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads.

August 6, 2026 3:05 pm

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