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Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said that the General Elections in New Zealand which was successfully won by the National Party leader John Key are a clear indication of the democratic process. Qarase said this sh
We will not go back on our word and will ensure that all promises made during election campaign will happen. The new, New Zealand Prime Minister, who defeated Helen Clark to claim the Prime Minister's seat said as p
Labasa Police are investigating the death on a newborn baby after claims that the death could have been caused by negligence by Doctors. Police have confirmed the mother of the four day old baby has lodged a report to P
New Zealand Prime Minster elect John Key has revealed that the first task he will look at once in Office will be looking at the country's economic progress before anything else. Addressing the media straight after h
After 9 years New Zealanders will get to taste a new form of governance as National Party leader John Key won a decisive victory. The former investment banker said that despite the various challenges, New Zealand has
The Fiji Labour Party (FLP) says they are hoping the new, New Zealand government will bring a more strengthened relationship between Fiji and New Zealand. Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry said Fiji will need to wait and s
Police have called on the members of the public to be careful while using kerosene stoves for cooking. The call came after a 24-year-old woman of Navakai Nadi was admitted at the Lautoka hospital after burning herself w
Outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has congratulated National Party leader John Key for his decisive victory adding that the Public had spoken. Clark while addressing party faithful said that she has taken
Two private companies will soon be awarded a $4 million contract to become one of the first from the private sector to carry out road upgrade works in the Naitasiri highlands. Director Roads Rapheal Smith confirmed to F
Hundreds of residents of Labasa are facing frequent water cuts from last week. Areas affected are Naseakula, Wailevu, Delailabasa and other nearby areas. Residents said lack of water supply is making it difficult for th
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark's Labour Party faces a strong challenge for the first time after nine years in power as only two hours remain for New Zealanders to cast their votes in the general elections. T
Residents of Nadi were shocked after experiencing a hail storm at around 3 o'clock this afternoon and it lasted for close to an hour. A resident of Nadele, Sabeto, Nadi, Kisun Dayal told Fijivillage that when heavy
The high chief of Dratabu in Nadi has welcomed the initiative of the Interim Minister for Indigenous Affairs and the chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs who is now consulting various chiefs around the country to join
Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele has expressed concerns with the interim government's version of his meeting with Fiji's envoy, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ross Ligairi, earlier this week and at
An inquest by the British Army has heard that Fijian British Army soldier Private Naivote Tuisavura died of alcohol poisoning after two days of binge drinking in which he celebrated Fiji winning a Rugby World Cup match
A record turnout is expected as polling continues in the New Zealand general elections which got underway at 9 o'clock this morning. Just under three million people are enrolled to vote and with 210,000 advance vote
The Nadi Weather Office has issued a flash flood warning for low lying areas around the country later today. A trough of low pressure with associated rain and squally thunderstorms remains slow moving to the east of Fij
There has been more positive indication from the Western Division that more people have endorsed the draft People’s Charter and also supports its process. Commissioner Western's Office spokesperson Waisale Tor
Some 2.98 million New Zealanders go to the polls this morning to elect their new government with the final opinion polls showing National holding a 7.5% lead over Labour. Stuff.com reports that Roy Morgan puts National
Police have arrested two youths of a village in the Yasawas who allegedly raped a 42 year old woman of the same village earlier this week. According to police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri, both youths after having tea
