Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Five New Zealand Defence Force personnel have been stood down after claims they used an unknown substance while deployed in Fiji. Radio New Zealand reports that the New Zealand Defence Force is investigating the in
Police have confirmed that the 14-year-old girl who was found dead at Deuba beach last Monday was raped and murdered. Acting Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, ACP Luke Navela says a man is in custody while
The government has extended the State of Natural Disaster declaration to another 30 days. Permanent Secretary for National Disaster Management Meleti Bainimarama says the declaration is effective from tomorrow.
The 40-year-old man who allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl in Nadi on Monday has been arrested. He has been charged with one count of rape. Police Spokesperson Inspector Josaia Weicavu says the man is in custo
Two former workers of iTaukei Land Trust Board and a former policeman convicted of five counts of money laundering have each been sentenced to 13 years imprisonment by the Suva High Court. Josefa Saqanavere, Tuimoa
Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says it is about time that religious gatherings are held in the day and parents should ensure that they accompany their children to church services and other gatheri
A 33-year-old man remains in custody in relation to the murder of the 14-year-old girl in Deuba. A team of police officers are also interviewing some people who were seen in the area. Police spokesperson Inspe
Police have confirmed that the 14-year-old girl who was found at a beach at Pacific Harbour on Monday afternoon, was murdered by a person or a group of people. Commissioner, Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says t
Opposition Leader Ro Teimumu Kepa is calling on President, Jioji Konrote to call parliament to discuss a number of issues after Tropical Cyclone Winston. Ro Teimumu said the President is obliged to summon Parliamen
Police are currently investigating the discovery of the body of a 14-year-old girl on the beach in Pacific Harbour yesterday afternoon. Acting Chief of Investigations and Intelligence ACP Luke Navela says the girl
More than 8,098 people are still staying at 291 evacuation centres, more than three weeks after Tropical Cyclone Winston. National Disaster Management Office Director Akapusi Tuifagalele said 11 schools are still b
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team still leads the World Sevens Series points standing after the Vancouver 7s. Fiji lost to Australia 19-12 in the third place playoff and earned 15 points. Fiji leads with 106 points, S
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has finished in 4th place in the Vancouver 7s after losing to Australia by 19-12 in the 3rd place playoff. Earlier today, Fiji lost to South Africa by 31-19 in the Cup semifinal. Sout
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will play South Africa in the Cup semifinal of the Vancouver 7s at 10.08 this morning. Fiji beat USA in a thrilling quarterfinal by 31-26 earlier this morning. The Ben Ryan coached si
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will meet USA in the Vancouver 7s cup quarter-finals tomorrow after Fiji defeated Kenya 24-19 in its last pool game and topped Pool A. Kitione Taliga once again put up a heroic perfor
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has qualified for the Cup quarter-finals of the Vancouver 7's after thrashing Portugal 62-0 in their second pool game. This is so far the highest points scored by any team in the tourn
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has started their Vancouver 7s campaign on a high note after they thrashed Samoa 38-5 in their first pool match. Fiji was leading 7-5 at half time before they started executing their free
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will be looking to continue its fine performance at the Vancouver 7s this weekend however, coach, Ben Ryan believes cold conditions will be a massive challenge for the players. It is curre
A 16-year-old boy who is alleged to have raped a 17-year-old girl in a village in Nausori on Thursday evening is in Police custody. Police spokesperson Inspector Josaia Weicavu said the 17-year-old girl
Local Government Minister Parveen Bala is urging market vendors and farmers to sell their vegetables at a reasonable price. Bala said they understand that due to a shortage of vegetables, there has been a price hik
