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Fiji braces for heavy rain and strong winds as a slow-moving weather system rolls in, with the threat of flash flooding in vulnerable areas. Authorities warn of possible travel disruption and hazardous road conditions as conditions evolve.

Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs is pushing to remove a two-year residency rule that could bar some iTaukei leaders fromeligible candidacy. Framed as fairness and inclusivity, the move arrives as constitutional reform debates intensify. Could this proposal reshape who gets to shape Fiji’s future?

A renewed clash over pension rights unfolds as the FNPF Pensioners Committee challenges a Cabinet move to skip retroactive restoration for 2012 changes. About 1,400 pensioners—many in fragile health—call for urgent talks with top leaders as negotiations for a fair solution continue.

An intense rugby showdown was halted at halftime due to safety concerns over the playing surface, turning a hard-fought clash into a suspended moment. The Drua Development held the lead as both teams regroup, with future fixtures offering a fresh chance to prove themselves.

Pacific island leaders gear up for a climate push ahead of COP31. Fiji will host the Pre-COP, while Tuvalu hosts a leaders’ gathering, building on recent Palau discussions to shape a united regional voice for global talks.

Fiji faces a rising drug crisis described as a national emergency, with almost 2,400 drug-related cases reported in the last year and a troubling impact on young people. As communities organize dialogues and health-focused responses, authorities push for tougher action against trafficking and its wider social costs.

32 players converge on Fiji’s historic Merchants Club as the SBSAF Open pits rising talent against seasoned veterans. With a substantial prize fund and finals looming, the stage is set for a dramatic finish.

Fiji and the United States have launched a new development partnership designed to shape high-impact projects, strengthen governance, and modernize infrastructure through a data-driven approach. Early signals frame it as a catalyst for private investment and broader regional prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

At 74, Tokasa turns bead and thread into independence and purpose. Her days blend jewelry making with embroidery and other crafts, proving that creativity can redefine life after 70. A story of resilience, skill, and the power of pursuing passion later in life.

Inside a dramatic home invasion, a man fights for his recovery while his daughter makes a daring escape to safety. With motives still unclear and several suspects in custody, the community rallies around the family as investigators pursue answers.

Citizen journalist Charlie Charters returns to court to push for bail changes that would allow him to travel to Australia for work. The dispute with FICAC raises fresh questions about where information sharing crosses the line, with a ruling expected as submissions continue. The timeline remains tight as the case unfolds.

Western Fiji faces a brewing flood threat as persistent rain and high tides collide with a nearby tropical system. From Sigatoka to Lautoka, communities brace for rapidly changing conditions and the potential for rising flood risk.