News

Dieback endangers Fiji’s $54m crop

Kava dieback is spreading across farms, and agriculture authorities say the industry must act fast to protect one of Fiji’s most valuable crops.

December 5, 2025 4:25 pm
 

News

Spike in parametric insurance uptake

The country has recorded a sharp rise in parametric insurance uptake as more families seek protection from severe weather.

December 5, 2025 4:17 pm
 

World

Russia's Putin to hold summit talks with India's Modi in Delhi

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, aiming to boost trade with the top buyer of Russia’s arms and seaborne oil as Western sanctions squeeze their decades-old ties.

December 5, 2025 4:16 pm
 

Entertainment

Disney's 'Zootopia 2' fuels box office frenzy with $556 million worldwide

Walt Disney’s (DIS.N), opens new tab animated “Zootopia 2” racked up an estimated $556 million in global ticket sales over the U.S. Thanksgiving weekend, providing a strong kickoff to Hollywood’s crucial holiday moviegoing season.

December 5, 2025 4:05 pm
 

News

Government passes Credit Union Bill to reform a failing sector

Parliament has passed the Credit Union Bill 2025, marking one of the largest financial sector reforms in decades and setting a clear path for a stronger, more resilient credit union system.

December 5, 2025 4:03 pm
 

Sports

Ian Thorpe set for first major yacht race

Five-times Olympic swimming gold medallist Ian Thorpe said he has joined the crew of supermaxi LawConnect as it chases a third consecutive victory in the Sydney-Hobart yacht race.

December 5, 2025 4:00 pm
 

World

More than 300 flights cancelled as Indian airline faces 'staff shortage'

India’s biggest airline IndiGo faced a growing crisis, with more than 300 flights cancelled since Tuesday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded nationwide.

December 5, 2025 3:37 pm
 

Football

Manchester United held to draw by West Ham at Old Trafford

“Frustrated, angry, that is it.”

December 5, 2025 3:00 pm
 

Rugby

Springboks’ Etzebeth suspended 12 weeks for eye-gouging incident

Eben Etzebeth, South Africa’s double World Cup-winning second row, has been banned for 12 weeks for an eye gouge against Wales.

December 5, 2025 3:00 pm
 

World

Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, after Israel was allowed to compete.

December 5, 2025 2:54 pm
 

Health

Korovou health staff trained on updated diabetes guidelines

Doctors and nurses at Korovou Hospital in Tailevu have received training on Fiji’s updated national diabetes guidelines, as part of efforts to strengthen frontline diabetic care.

December 5, 2025 2:33 pm
 

Entertainment

Ralph Lauren outfits US athletes for 10th Games

Ralph Lauren will outfit the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams for the 10th time at next year’s Winter Games, with the brand’s take on an Italian aesthetic for the Opening Ceremony, part of an overall multi-piece set for the athletes.

December 5, 2025 2:30 pm

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