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Man charged for allegedly hacking dog to death in Labasa

A man has been charged and brought to court for allegedly hacking a dog to death in the Naleba School Compound in Labasa last month. 37-year-old Joel Prakash Chand has been charged with one count of injuring an ani

Rashika Kumar 1 min read
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Bau Island steps up fight against drugs to protect youths

We don’t want to see our youth end up in prison. That is the message from Tunitoga Jack Aisea Komaitai, who is leading the charge in the battle against drugs on Bau Island. Komaitai says drugs are a growing

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns after election defeats

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced he is stepping down after less than a year in the role, following two major election losses. The move comes a day before his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was expecte

Temalesi Vono 1 min read
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Heavy rain alert remains in force across Fiji

A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji until tomorrow. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure, with associated clouds and rain, is affecting the group. They say occasional rai

Iliana Biutu 1 min read
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Elderly woman dies in Lakena house fire

An elderly woman in her late 70s has died following a house fire along Lakena Irrigation Road in Nausori last night. Police say the victim was alone at home when the fire is believed to have started from the kitche

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read