NZ wins on home soil
New Zealand has won the 2012 Wellington Sevens after beating the Digicel Fiji Sevens team 24-7 in the final. New Zealand had to wait patiently until the fifth minute to get on the board with Cama repeating his successfu
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Fiji-NZ final
The Digicel Fiji sevens team will meet New Zealand in the cup final of the New Zealand Sevens. Fiji overcame a spirited Samoan side by 28-5. In the first semifinal New Zealand beat England 17-12 in sudden death. The c
Fiji and Samoa to face off in the semis
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team will take the game to the Samoan’s in the second semifinal of the New Zealand Sevens this evening after beating South Africa 21-5 in the quarterfinal. While there were doubts on whethe
Lessons learnt from the loss
Good lessons were learnt from the loss against Tonga in the pool matches of the New Zealand Sevens. As the Digicel Fiji Sevens team gets ready to take on South Africa in the cup quarterfinals, coach Etuate Waqa said the
Fiji-South Africa to clash in NZ 7s quarters
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team will meet South Africa in the main cup quarterfinal of the New Zealand Sevens at 2.39 this afternoon after winning their last pool game against Wales 19-0 last night. After the upset defeat
People living in flood prone areas advised to take precautionary measures
The Nadi Weather Office is advising people not to take any chances and those living in flood prone areas to take precautionary measures now as flooding is expected tonight and tomorrow. Director, Alipate Waqaicelua said
Fiji 7s beat Argentina in opening game
We start off with the NZ 7s. The Digicel Fiji 7s defeated Argentina by 31-0 in their first pool match of the NZ 7s. Fiji’s first try came from captain, Setefano Cakau 60 seconds into the game as Cakau led by exam
Cakau assures the nation
“We will do our best”. That is the assurance from Digicel Fiji Sevens captain Setefano Cakau ahead of the opening pool game against Argentina at 12.44pm. Cakau who led Fiji to win the Gold Coast leg of the
Food rations to reach all in need
Every family severely affected by adverse weather conditions in the Western Division will receive food rations. Commissioner Western, Commander Joeli Cawaki said that at present ration distribution has been restricted o
35,000 in need of daily food rations
Authorities are now advising people to contact Commissioner Western’s Office on telephone number 666 0158 or their nearest district office if they are in desperate need of daily food rations after the recent floods
Fiji and Russia to strengthen ties
Visa free travel between Russia and Fiji is expected in the future to promote tourism and the Russian Federation is also offering to support Fiji’s contributions to peacekeeping missions around the world.
Govt to meet with NJV today
Government will meet with Namosi Joint Venture (NJV) today to clearly specify the corrective measures that the company needs to carry out at the proposed Namosi mine site, said Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister&r
Exploration works on hold till corrective measures taken
Exploration works at the proposed Namosi Copper Mine site will not resume until the company, Namosi Joint Venture (NJV), implements some corrective measures at the site. Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s
Corrective measures need to be taken by NJV
Namosi Joint Venture, which currently holds the prospecting license for the proposed Namosi Copper Mine, has been asked by government to implement some corrective measures at the site before further decisions are made on
Second tropical depression approaches Fiji
As predicted, a second tropical depression is approaching Fiji from the west near Vanuatu. This new depression has intensified overnight and there is a moderate to high risk that this tropical depression will intensify
Some parts of western division experience heavy rain
Some parts of the Western Division are still experiencing heavy rain which has resulted in flooding. Tavua is now experiencing heavy rain and evacuation centers have been activated. District Officer Tavua Osea Ravukiv
Flooding in some parts of Western Division
The Western Division is currently experiencing heavy rain at the moment. Looking at some reports received so far: In Lautoka: About 436 residents are now sheltering at the three evacuation centers in Lautoka.
Heed flood warning, continuous heavy rain expected
People are advised to take heed of the flood warning issued by the Nadi Weather Office as the trough associated with the two tropical depressions to the West of Fiji is expected to bring continuous heavy rain. Director
Tropical depression will not form into a cyclone, flooding expected - Waqaicelua
The Nadi Weather Office has now confirmed that the tropical depression located to the West South West of Nadi is not expected to form into a tropical cyclone. However, another tropical depression has now formed to the W
Tropical depression may change into a cyclone
People in the Western parts of Fiji should be prepared as a tropical depression is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone late today or tomorrow. The tropical depression is expected to move southeast towards Fiji and