World

Netanyahu: Israel and Hamas near second phase of ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza.

December 8, 2025 8:06 am

Entertainment

Sinners scores 17 nods, One Battle After Another earns 14

The gothic vampire period drama Sinners has topped the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, securing 17 nods, followed by One Battle After Another with 14.

December 8, 2025 8:04 am

Rugby

Fiji claim Cape Town Sevens bronze

Fiji capped off their Cape Town Sevens campaign in style, defeating France 26–19 to secure third place in the men’s competition.

December 8, 2025 7:28 am

News

Fiji rejects budget-tourism race despite Bali pressure

Fiji will not cheapen its brand as a tourist destination.

December 8, 2025 7:20 am

News

Naivalarua urges whole-of-nation security approach

Security in Fiji can no longer be viewed as the sole duty of the Fiji Police Force but must involve every Fijian and every institution says Minister for Policing Iowane Naivalarua.

December 8, 2025 7:15 am

Sports

Hockey faces junior player drain to athletics

Fiji Hockey is working to stabilise its junior development pathway after losing a significant number of under-15 athletes to the peak athletics season, which overlaps with visiting international hockey tours.

December 8, 2025 7:10 am

News

Aging kava farmers can hinder growth says PS

The future of Fiji’s multimillion-dollar kava industry is under mounting pressure as new data reveals that the country’s farmers are aging rapidly, raising concerns about long-term production and labour availability.

December 8, 2025 7:00 am

News

95 percent surge in early childhood disability referrals

The Frank Hilton Organization has recorded a dramatic rise in early childhood referrals, signaling major progress in early identification and intervention for developmental challenges across the country.

December 8, 2025 6:55 am

Sports

Tearful Norris takes F1 title as Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi race

December 8, 2025 6:55 am

News

Job fears driving students away from Hindi

A Fiji National University academic has raised concerns that dwindling employment opportunities linked to language studies especially in Hindi studies are discouraging youths from pursuing the language, contributing to a sharp decline in student numbers at tertiary level.

December 8, 2025 6:43 am

Sports

Palace edge Fulham 2-1 to climb to fourth in Premier League

Crystal Palace left it late to secure a 2-1 victory away at Fulham and move up to fourth in the Premier League on Sunday while Brighton & Hove Albion were held to a 1-1 draw at home by West Ham United.

December 8, 2025 6:40 am

News

Power surge cuts supply in Nasinu

Hundreds of Nasinu residents are without electricity after a power outage early this morning.

December 8, 2025 6:19 am