World

Southeast Asia storm deaths near 800 as scale of disaster revealed

The death toll from cyclone-induced floods and landslides in Indonesia passed 600 as rescuers battled to clear roads and improved weather conditions revealed the scale of a disaster that has killed nearly 800 people in Southeast Asia.

December 2, 2025 3:00 pm
 

News

Safer homes promised for vulnerable settlements

Thousands of Fijians in vulnerable urban settlements face increasing risks from flooding, cyclones and rising sea levels.

December 2, 2025 2:19 pm
 

Australia

Australian teen challenging social media ban says internet will be less safe

A teenager suing the Australian government to overturn a ban on social media for under-16s says the measure would make the internet more dangerous for young people and be widely circumvented.

December 2, 2025 2:07 pm
 

News

BAF cracks down on Fruit Flies

Authorities are stepping up surveillance across the Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands after a fruit fly alert.

December 2, 2025 2:05 pm
 

News

Livestock sector set for major boost

The livestock sector is a key focus for the Agriculture Ministry.

December 2, 2025 2:00 pm
 

World

Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151

Hong Kong authorities said they had arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter in a probe into the city’s deadliest fire in decades, pointing to substandard renovation materials for fuelling a blaze that has claimed at least 151 lives.

December 2, 2025 1:47 pm
 

News

Government pushes reforms as hospital upgrades lag

Major health projects are facing delays, raising concern over access to essential services.

December 2, 2025 1:00 pm
 

Rugby

Fiji ready for RWC27 pool reveal

The FIJI Water Flying Fijians will discover their pool opponents for the 2027 Rugby World Cup tomorrow when the official tournament draw is held in Sydney.

December 2, 2025 12:59 pm
 

News

Floods and red tape stall projects

Major infrastructure projects are facing long delays due to slow environmental approvals, unfinished designs and land disputes.

December 2, 2025 12:58 pm
 

Health

303 lives changed through cataract surgeries

Hundreds of Fijians have had their vision restored through 303 cataract surgeries under the Bright Journey initiative.

December 2, 2025 12:43 pm
 

Hockey

Fiji’s junior hockey teams push on

Fiji Hockey Development Officer Fatima Mario says preparations for this year’s Junior Hockey Tournament have been steady, despite the usual challenge of clashing calendars during the country’s peak sports season.

December 2, 2025 12:33 pm
 

Court

Viral video sparks court drama in assault case

The Labasa Magistrates Court has ordered police to ensure the complainants appear this afternoon to confirm their position in a high-profile assault case.

December 2, 2025 12:30 pm

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