A sweeping government mission to the Lau Group returns with a roadmap to boost tourism, connectivity, and essential services. From aviation access and satellite connectivity to new… read more

Across high-risk areas, a new push to curb dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases is taking shape—traps, rapid tests, and a strong focus on prevention, early detection, and… read more

Flash floods forced a temporary closure of the Korovisilou Health Centre. Emergency and maternity services are being redirected to nearby facilities as mobile clinics roll out to… read more

Leaders in Lau are pledging a united, law-grounded response to the province’s drug challenge, teaming up with security forces to safeguard communities. They emphasize rehabilitation and due… read more

Fiji’s referendum bill has sparked a high-stakes debate over democracy, freedom of expression, and how elections should be run. Voices from across the spectrum are calling for… read more

A suspended officer facing a theft charge has had her court date pushed back again as the defense moves to challenge the admissibility of a caution interview.… read more

A midnight Tavua bust unfolds with multiple arrests and a dramatic haul linked to suspected drugs. The investigation spans from a blocked vehicle to a harbor discovery,… read more

A sudden shift places Fiji National University under the Prime Minister’s Office, sparking questions about legality and governance. Critics say the move may lack a solid legal… read more

An early guilty plea and time already spent in remand shaped a 10-month sentence in a meth possession case. The judge cited remorse and court efficiency in… read more

A formal complaint challenges Fiji’s Miss Pacific Islands Pageant governance, calling for transparency and an independent review. It centers on the reinstatement of the national winner after… read more

Civil society in Fiji flags alarming provisions in a draft National Referendum Bill that could chill civic spaces and restrict advocacy ahead of a national vote. Critics… read more

As Fiji gears up for the new school year, a $200 government boost meets a heightened price-watch by the FCCC. With ongoing inspections and strict rules on… read more

Former Fiji corrections chief Sevuloni Naucukidi remains on bail as a court weighs a single criminal intimidation charge. With an adjournment granted and a February resumption date,… read more

Two former police officers face serious charges after a seizure of 4.7 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine. They appeared in court and were remanded in custody as a… read more

A tense courtroom moment as a murder suspect seeks to defend himself, only to have the bid denied. With safety concerns in remand and a trial date… read more

Tragedy struck during a weekend fishing trip along the Wailevu River when a young man slipped into the water. After a challenging search, authorities recovered a body,… read more

Port Moresby hosted a landmark two-day forum on Women’s Political Leadership, bringing together diverse voices to chart inclusive paths ahead of PNG’s 2027 elections. As the dialogue… read more

An unexpected political shake-up as a sitting MP resigns to switch allegiance to FAST, setting the stage for a by-election. Leaders and communities weigh in as the… read more

New Zealand signals a bold pivot in foreign and economic policy, placing the Indo-Pacific at the heart of its future. With security now inseparable from prosperity and… read more

Questions are rising about Fiji’s proposed Referendum Bill as a senior Suva lawyer flags three clauses that may curb political freedoms and clash with the Constitution. The… read more