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'So lucky to have him': Nawaqanitawase feted in Japan
Chuffed to be his new coach, Berrick Barnes has revealed how even Springboks and...
Darren Walton (AAP) 10 Nov 2026
Golden Boot mockery as Nawaqanitawase's treble ignored
A controversial eligibility tweak has robbed code-hopping sensation Mark Nawaqan...
Darren Walton (AAP) 7 Nov 2026
Meth trafficking stokes Pacific health crisis
Security policy in the Pacific must put people first as meth trafficking fuels a...
Max Aldred (AAP) 6 Nov 2026
Fijian Prime Minister under pressure ahead of vote on constitutional change
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has given into sustained public pressure,...
Andrew Mathieson 5 Nov 2026
Federal government open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into Australian Defence Force
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment further into Pacific isl...
Andrew Mathieson 29 Oct 2026
Fijians served up fake gecko noodle video

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDA video shows geckos being ground up to make instant noodles. OUR VERDICTFalse. The video is AI generated. AAP FactCheck - A viral video claiming to show instant noodles being made fro...

AI deepfake of Fiji central banker spreads on social media

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDAn image shows the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji in Washington DC with a woman sitting in his lap. OUR VERDICTFalse. The image is AI generated.

Fijian village's shoreline strengthened as erosion threatens homes

A seawall completed at Saolo Village in Fiji is helping protect homes, drinking water and land after coastal erosion brought the sea closer to the community.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 26, 2026
Fiji avenge Pacific Nations Cup loss with win in Japan

Fiji prevailed over Japan 34-28 in a nail-biter in Tokyo on Saturday, avenging a loss five weeks ago when the sides met ‌in the final of the Pacific Nations Cup.

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Anton Bridge (AAP) Oct 26, 2026
Fiji star playmaker gives Dolphins a good No.6 headache

Fiji five-eighth Kurt Donoghoe says he is willing to play in the No.6 position for the Dolphins if required as he targets overcoming New Zealand and making the World Cup semi-finals.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Oct 26, 2026
Fiji claim record win with World Cup thrashing of PNG

Fiji are on the cusp of claiming a Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-final berth in their first-ever tournament appearance after trouncing Papua New Guinea 40-4.

World Bank Group report warns billions needed to climate-proof Fiji's future

Fiji's government faces the challenge of raising billions of dollars for strengthening its resilience against climate change if it is to avoid pushing public debts into unsustainable levels, a new rep...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 20, 2026
Young Fijian flyer is developing a flair for tries

It's been a whirlwind ride for young Fijian centre Solomone Saukuru but he's developing a certain pattern with his rugby league. After nearly a full season in NSW Cup for Western Suburbs this year, th...

Local hero makes a successful return for fantastic Fiji

Fiji prop Jacob Saifiti has enjoyed some football redemption at his home ground, scoring a try in the Bati's 40-12 win over the Cook Islands in their opening World Cup Pool A game.

'Decision next year': Nawaqanitawase keeps options open

Mark Nawaqanitawase is refusing to rule out turning his back on Australia for next year's home Rugby World Cup as a three-nation tug-of-war for the cross-code super talent escalates.

'Pretty obvious': Nawaqanitawase back for the Wallabies

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has shut down talk of super talent Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for anyone but Australia at next year's home Rugby World Cup.

Australian sea drones to combat Pacific drug crime

Australia will provide maritime drones to Fiji's military in a bid bolster security in the Pacific. The Australian-made Bluebottle vessels will be gifted as part of a military partnership between the...

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Andrew Brown Oct 16, 2026
'Lot to re-learn': Kiss' shock take on code-hopper

Wallabies coach Les Kiss has made the extraordinary claim that Mark Nawaqanitawase needs to "re-learn" the nuances of rugby as Australian selectors "keep an eye" on the super talent ahead of next year...

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