News

Danford meets second born for the first time after Iraq deployment

For James Danford, returning home from Iraq was more than the end of another peacekeeping mission, it was the first time he would meet his son.

December 23, 2025 7:28 am

News

Fiji launches six-year strategic plan to strengthen mahogany sector

The Fiji Mahogany Trust officially launched its Six-Year Strategic Plan 2025–2030, marking a new phase in the development of Fiji’s forestry sector, with a particular focus on the sustainable growth of the mahogany industry.

December 23, 2025 5:30 am

News

Unlicensed selling affects Nausori’s fish market vendors

Concerns continue to be raised by vendors over the unlicensed selling of seafood at the Nausori Market.

December 23, 2025 5:28 am

News

Fiji approves submission of national urban agenda progress report

December 23, 2025 5:26 am

Football

Daka scores injury time equalizer for Zambia against Mali

Patson Daka struck in injury time to snatch a dramatic 1-1 draw for Zambia against Mali in their Group A clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca.

December 23, 2025 5:22 am

World

Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing

A Russian general has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow, officials have said.

December 23, 2025 5:22 am

Netball

PacificAus Sports launches new netball tournament

Netball Australia, in partnership with the Australian Government through PacificAus Sports, will be introducing a new tournament for Pacific Island country for late next year.

December 22, 2025 5:20 pm

Crime

DPP’s office records over 400 rape cases, children heavily affected

More than 400 rape cases were reported to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions last year, with more than half of the victims being children, highlighting a deeply troubling trend in Fiji.

December 22, 2025 5:02 pm

Business

Employers body urges FCCC to suspend proposed electricity tariff hike

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is strongly recommending the Fijian Commerce and Consumer Competition suspends its decision on the proposed electricity tariff increase and undertake nationwide consultations with the private sector.

December 22, 2025 5:01 pm

News

Iraq camp vacant after two decades of service

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has acknowledged the role of his predecessor, Voreqe Bainimarama, during the commemoration marking the return of the First Battalion Fiji Regiment from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq.

December 22, 2025 5:00 pm

Crime

Police boost Nadi security this Christmas

Police visibility and public safety have become a key focus in Nadi as Christmas crowds continue to grow across the town and surrounding areas.

December 22, 2025 4:58 pm

Business

Supermarket chain's 17th branch valued at $10M

A $10 million investment has been injected into the Nausori economy with the official opening of Shop N Save Supermarket’s 17th branch, drawing hundreds of shoppers on its first day of operations.

December 22, 2025 4:56 pm