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Status of Human Rights conditions in Fiji highlighted by US Government
The status of human rights conditions in Fiji has been highlighted in a report by the US Government. The 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices has been submitted by US Secretary of State John...
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Vanuatu’s tourism heads to reconnect flights with major carrier Air New Zealand
Efforts by Vanuatu’s tourism heads to reconnect flights with major carrier Air New Zealand can only augur well for Vanuatu’s industry and the 42,000 plus people employed in the industry, the regional...
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Guptill flops in IPL debut
The New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill’s much anticipated IPL debut ended almost as quickly as it began with the Black Caps opener out for two. Guptill faced just four balls as the Mumbai Indians...
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NYC to Donald Trump: He’s not one of us
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is rocking his hometown of New York City as he is poised for a thumping victory in the state’s primary on Tuesday. Trump is dominating the polls with a double-digit...
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Final four permanent secretaries announced
Four Permanent Secretary appointments have been made which includes a Fijian diplomat and an Australian expatriate. Former Fiji Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Ravindran Robin Nair...
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Tottenham run riot to cut Leicester’s lead
Harry Kane and Dele Alli scored two goals each as a rampant Tottenham Hotspur thumped Stoke 4-0 to slice Premier League leaders Leicester City’s lead to five points. The visitors produced a...
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Bus fire in Jerusalem injures at least 21, police say
A Monday bus blast in Jerusalem that injured at least 21 people was a deliberate attack, according to Israeli police officials. A spokesperson for Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, however, stayed away from...
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All Blacks and Carter win Laureus awards
The All Blacks have won team of the year and Dan Carter the comeback of the year award at the Laureus International Sports awards in Berlin. Congratulations again to the @AllBlacks, The Laureus World...
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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff: ‘Today, above all, I feel injustice’
A defiant Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff vowed not to back down Monday, a day after the country’s lower house passed a motion to impeach her. “I will fight, like I have always done in my life. … I...
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Spacecraft finds bright craters on Ceres
Ceres, the dwarf planet that lies between Jupiter and Mars, has some shiny features. NASA’s Dawn space probe captured new images of bright craters on the dwarf planet, according to a report published...
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Pre-Christmas ODI series against Australia confirmed
The New Zealand cricket team will play three one day internationals against Australia before Christmas, with Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne to host the Chappell-Hadlee series. The Black Caps currently...
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FRU reiterates rugby players have Travel and on Field Medical Insurance
The Fiji Rugby Union is reiterating that all the national teams both in 7s and 15s that participate in any World Rugby sanctioned Tournaments are covered by the Travel and on Field Medical Insurance...
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Ethiopia: Hundreds killed, children kidnapped in raids from South Sudan
Ethiopia’s government says more than 200 people have been killed and 100 children have been kidnapped in cross-border raids from South Sudan in March and April. The most significant attack took place...
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Tuipulotu staying put
All Black and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2019. The 23-year-old has played seven Tests for the All Blacks since his debut in 2014 but was...
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Toe to Toe Boxing match has been deferred
The Toe to Toe Boxing promotions has deferred its event, which was suppose to take place this weekend, till 21st of May. This after the New Zealand based boxer Paul Anthony Taylor, who was supposed to...
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Fiji to host Oceania Volleyball Championship
13 days out from the Oceania Volleyball Championship everything is slowly falling into place as Fiji prepares to host the tournament after 26 years. Organizing Committee Chairman Nemani Vuniwaqa says...
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Sources: Data from San Bernardino phone has helped in probe
Hacking the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone has produced data the FBI didn’t have before and has helped the investigators answer some remaining questions in the ongoing probe, U.S. law enforcement...
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NZ trampolinist to make Olympic history
Dylan Schmidt has become the first New Zealand trampolinist to qualify for an Olympics. The 19-year-old has finished second at the Rio 2016 test event to seal his place at August’s Rio Games. Schmidt...
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New York primary matters for first time in decades
For the first time in decades, New Yorkers are poised to play a crucial role in shaping the presidential nomination process. As Empire State voters head to the polls Tuesday, the stakes are highest for...
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Over $14m collected so far in UN Flash Appeal
$14.6 million have been collected so far in the United Nations Flash Appeal. The UN Flash Appeal which was launched in early March with the target of $82.26 million focuses on the most urgent...
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