Dane Coles leads haka for the first time in his 75th Test for All Blacks
Last night, veteran hooker Dane Coles led the haka for the first time in his 75th test match for the All Blacks. With Aaron Smith not selected in the matchday 23 and T
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Australia's NSW records highest daily COVID-19 case numbers
Australia's New South Wales State has recorded its biggest daily rise in COVID-19 infections this year, even as residents in several major cities across the country were
Steam therapy is not the treatment for COVID-19 - Health Ministry
The Health Ministry is stressing that steam therapy and drinking hot water are not the treatment for COVID-19 and does not protect one from contracting COVID-19. It is
Pita Tagicakakirewa appointed Acting Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs
The Public Service Commission has appointed Pita Tagicakakirewa as the Acting Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs. Tagicakakirewa has been serving as the Deputy Se
Majority of COVID breaches in the last 24hrs linked to alcohol & kava consumption
34 of the fifty-three arrests recorded over the last 24 hours for breach of health and curfew restrictions were directly linked to the consumption of alcohol. 10 of th
FNU makes rooms and hostel available for frontliners
FNU Vice-Chancellor Professor Toby Wilkinson says they are putting two classrooms at their nursing campus at the disposal of the Health Ministry to help with their data p
50 new co-operatives registered since the COVID-19 outbreak in Fiji
Since the COVID-19 outbreak in Fiji, the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport has registered a total of 50 new co-operatives, mostly engaging in administrat
Gold medal favourite banned from Olympics after positive marijuana test
American champion Sha'Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-metre race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana. BBC News reports Richardson w
Australia's PM announces plans to halve international arrivals
Australia's Cabinet has agreed to halve the number of people allowed into Australia each week and to set up vaccination targets. Radio NZ reports by 14 July, internati
Makoi Health Centre closed for decontamination
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirms that the Makoi Health Centre is currently closed for decontamination. It confirms the Makoi Health Centre will ope
Bill Cosby freed after court overturns sex conviction
US comedian Bill Cosby has left prison hours after his sexual assault conviction was overturned by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court. BBC News reports the judges said there
AG holds virtual budget consultations with Market Vendors Associations
Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is continuing to hold virtual 2021-2022 National Budget Consultations. He met yesterday with various Mark
England reach EURO 2020 quarterfinals
England has beaten Germany 2-nil to reach the EURO 2020 quarterfinals. They will play Sweden or Ukraine in the last eight. Raheem Sterling scored the opener for Eng
200 plus families get care packs from Operation Grace in 3 weeks
Operation Grace which has been running for about 3 weeks has visited more than 248 families with their care packs. This group was formed in April and they try to assis
Residents of Matanisivaro near Qauia lockdown their settlement to protect themselves
Residents of Matanisivaro near Qauia in Lami have locked down their settlement to protect their families due to the escalating cases out of the area. Resident Maikeli
Bainimarama thanks Australia for supporting Fiji at this time of great need
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has conveyed his appreciation to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Australian Government for their remarkable support to
NSW sees 30 new Covid cases as Sydney locks down
The Australian state of New South Wales has reported 30 new Covid cases on the second day of Greater Sydney's two-week lockdown. An expanded lockdown now covers 5 mill
Nadonumai residents work together to protect themselves and the most vulnerable
Residents of Nadonumai settlement in Lami are preparing for what lies ahead if the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Lami. The first COVID-19 case in L
The daily case numbers will only increase - Dr Sahukhan
The Health Ministry's Head of Health Protection Doctor Aalisha Sahukhan says what they were afraid of and warned would happen when this outbreak started two months ago is
18,000 people fully vaccinated – Dr Fong
18,000 individuals are now fully-vaccinated in Fiji. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says 44% of our target population which is 256,117 individuals ha
Concerns raised about people seen training in groups without masks near Rups Nakasi and Muanikoso this morning
There continues to be growing concern about people training in the morning in public places and not following the COVID-19 guidelines despite the escalation of cases.