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Man who allegedly burned wife in NZ caught in Rakiraki

Police have confirmed this afternoon that the man who was taken into custody in relation to the alleged murder of a former Fiji citizen in Auckland is the husband of the deceased. Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomu

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Savou called in as assistant coach

Former Digicel Fiji 7s rugby coach, Josateki Savou has been called in to become the assistant coach in the current team. Fiji Rugby Unions High Performance Unit Manager, Talemo Waqa confirmed that Savou will start off w

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Cyclone Wilma expected to develop into a hurricane

The Nadi Weather office has confirmed that Tropical Cyclone Wilma is expected to develop into a hurricane by midday today. Tropical cyclone alert remains in force for Moala and the Lau group and Tropical Cyclone Forecas

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Back to school tomorrow

It’s back to school for students around the country tomorrow. For some it will be familiar surroundings however for others they be going to school for the first time starting class one or moving on to secondary le

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Govt did not interfere in FRU affairs-Bole

The Sports Minister has today stressed that the government has not interfered in the affairs of the Fiji Rugby Union. Filipe Bole said the government's only concern is that it will not give $3M for the Rugby World C

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Cyclone alert for Lau Group

A Tropical Cyclone Alert is now in force for Moala and the Lau Group. Tropical Cyclone Wilma was located near 12.8 South, 171 West or about 1050 km off Cicia Island and 1150 km from Moala at 12am today. On its forecast

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Body of drowned man found

Police have this morning found the body of a man who drowned in the Labasa River on Friday. Police Spokesman Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that it is the body of 27 year old man from Siberia in Labasa who was re

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Pte Vatubua to be laid to rest on Tuesday

It will be a sad reunion as the Vatubua family will be receiving the body of the late Private Joseva Vatubua which will arrive in Fiji tomorrow. The body will be accompanied by his wife Claudette and mother Railala Vatu

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FRU declines resignation of Dakuidreketi

The Fiji Rugby Union has declined the resignation of CEO Keni Dakuidreketi after receiving advice on the affairs of the FRU from the International Rugby Board yesterday. In a statement issued just moments ago, FRU Inter

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Giant killers Red Rock take Uprising 7s title

Dubbed the giant killers, Red Rock put up a brave fight to come from behind and defeat Army 19 - 15 to claim the Uprising Fiji International Sevens title in the last hour. Our rugby commentator Malakai Veisamasama said

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Semifinalists decided for Uprising 7s

It was a nail biting affair as top local sevens clubs, Red Rock, Wardens, Army and Samurai advanced into the semi finals of the Uprising Fiji International Sevens this afternoon. Our rugby Commentator Malakai Veisamasam

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Single overseas team makes Uprising 7s quarterfinals

Seven local clubs will feature in the quarter finals of the Uprising Fiji International 7s this morning with only Samoa Barbarians the only overseas team to advance into the last eight. Samoa Babas lost to Red Rock 19-1

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Tietjens-Serevi combination works out

The quarter finals of the Uprising Fiji International 7’s tomorrow have been decided. The Gordon Tietjens coached Digicel Matai side which has the likes of 7's Maestro, Waisale Serevi and Marika Vunibaka wil

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Do or die for Serevi’s Matai team

It’s all wide open and the Digicel Matai team which features Waisale Serevi as coach/player and NZ 7s coach, Gordon Tietjens as technical adviser, has to beat the NZ Maori in its final pool match this afternoon

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Upsets mark Uprising International 7s

Upsets continue in the first day of the Uprising Fiji International 7's at the TFL Stadium as the Fiji Barbarians side lost to the Wardens by 21-14 in the last hour. The Barbarians managed to score a try through

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16 teams set to kick off Uprising 7s today

The Uprising Fiji's International 7s is set to kick off this morning with 16 teams fighting it out to see who will be crowned the 2011 champion when the dust settles at the TFL Stadium tomorrow afternoon. 10 of the

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Master goose stepper speaks his mind

It was back in early 1989 when the Fiji public saw the birth of world 7s rugby's goose-stepping king, Waisale Serevi. Serevi first unveiled his magic at the TFL Stadium formerly known as the National Stadium when he

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2 best minds to work together during Uprising 7s

Rugby fans in Fiji and around the world will get the rare opportunity see the two best minds in the history of sevens rugby combine when the King of world 7s Waisale Serevi and the master tactician NZ coach, Gordon Tietj

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King of world 7s rugby speaks

The man who was the King of world 7s rugby for the longest period of time compared to other 7s players is back in his home country and is looking forward to working with the master tactician in 7s rugby, NZ coach, Gordon

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Govt still analyzing Qantas proposal

The Fiji government is still analysing on whether it would buy out the shares of Qantas in the country's international carrier, Air Pacific. Qantas has already announced that it is planning to divest its shares in A

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