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rugby.com.au The Western Force have succumbed to an incredible Fijian Drua fightback, going down 29-24 at in their Round 2 Swyftx Super Rugby Women’s clash at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday afternoon. The Force led 24-10 after Wallaroos scrum-half Sammy Wood’s converted 51st minute try, appearing destined for the side’s first-ever win in Fiji. […]

(AAP) A Fijian Super Round is on the radar as the Pacific favourites push for facility upgrades that would allow the rugby-mad nation to host the relaunched concept. Ten of Super Rugby Pacific’s 11 outfits will descend on Christchurch’s new One NZ Stadium, with hosts the Crusaders to face the NSW Waratahs in the first […]

Tourism Fiji says Fiji welcomed 71,765 visitors in March 2026, a record for any March, and up 12% on the same period in 2025 and 4% on 2024. Most arrivals came from the traditional markets of Australia and New Zealand, which accounted for 43% and 17% of arrivals respectively, with year-on-year growth of +17% and […]

Blue Lagoon Cruises says it has made the “difficult decision” to retire MV. Fiji Princess following an incident on the 4th of April 2026. The ship, which has been part of the Blue Lagoon Cruises fleet for more than 22 years, dragged whilst at anchor during a severe weather event and as a result grounded […]

Labasa Airport will reopen tomorrow following the completition of runway strengthening works. Fiji Airports undertook the work over six weeks as part of the World Bank-funded Na Vualiku project. Work continues on the airport terminal. Fiji Airports Chief Executive Mesake Nawari said this project represents a key investment in the North’s aviation infrastructure. “The completion […]

The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) has heard strong calls for its organising body, the Pacific Tourism Organisation, to remain as an independent body. Opening SPTE, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Chair Peter Senmore noted that tourism is technical, fast moving and driven by the private sector. “To succeed, it needs a specialised navigator. This […]

Fiji Airways will not stop flying its Pacific Island routes, even in the face of concerns over rising fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East. That was the undertaking given by Kameli Batiweti, the airline’s Executive Manager, Industry, International and Government Affairs and Corporate Communications, in a media conference at the South […]

Fiji-Gold Coast flights now on sale Fiji Airways has signed a  three-year agreement with AFL club the Gold Coast SUNS, as it prepares to launch its new direct Gold Coast – Nadi service on 11 June 2026 The deal places the Fiji brand in front of crowds of up to 20,000 fans at every SUNS […]

Fiji’s  Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka has officially launched a FJ$6 million (US$3 million) Mega Superyacht berth expansion at Port Denarau.  The expansion includes: Fiji Link goes cashless Fiji Link, the domestic subsidiary of Fiji Airways, is now fully cash-free  at Nadi, Suva, and Labasa airports. All Fiji Link customer transactions at these three […]

Growing up in Fiji, a nation spanning hundreds of Pacific islands, means growing up with the call of the ocean in your blood — even when you’re far from the sea. 

By Prerna Priyanka Dance and events company VOU was one of the big winners at the 2024 Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (FETA) on Saturday night. The event, held at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Denarau, brought together industry leaders, operators, and government representatives to celebrate resilience and innovation in Fijian tourism. Deputy Prime […]

Fiji Airways has added two new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet, enhancing connectivity across Fiji and the South Pacific. The first aircraft arrived on December 29, 2024, and the second on January 5, 2025. These 68-seat planes will primarily serve regional routes, particularly in Northern Fiji, and increase capacity on domestic services like Nadi-Suva […]

Fiji Airways has launched its inaugural direct flight between Nadi, Fiji, and Dallas Fort Worth, Texas – the airline’s longest route to date. The airline says this strengthens its connectivity across North America and reinforces its commitment to expanding global travel opportunities for its passengers. The service will initially operate three times per week (on […]

By Ema Ganivatu Chris Cole Architect firm has been honored with the main award at the 2024 Fiji Architects Association Awards, held in Suva last week. This accolade was awarded to Vuda House, which was building using the Pak Shak design, a prefabricated system tailored specifically for the tropical environment. The Pak Shak design addresses […]

By Ema Ganivatu Fiji Airways offers free messaging Wi-Fi Fiji Airways now provides free full-flight messaging Wi-Fi for Economy Class passengers on Airbus A350 and Boeing 737MAX planes. The new service allows travellers to use messaging apps for the entire flight without extra charges. Business Class passengers will still enjoy full Wi-Fi access for browsing. […]

Residents of Fiji’s first capital Levuka can look forward to accessing advanced educational opportunities through a new partnership between the Levuka Town Council and The University of Fiji.

The civil society organisation Diverse Voices and Action For Equality (DIVA), is organising a clean-up campaign this weekend at the popular Wailoaloa Beach in Nadi.  The campaign promises to bring together diverse people to work towards the common goal of preserving Fiji’s beaches and ensure that corporations do not ‘privatise it’ and view it as […]

Thousands attended the fourth Pacific Human Rights Film Festival in Suva to watch Pacific-based films and engage in discussions on the theme of ‘Oceans and Land’.

The short films titled In Exile and My Fish Is Your Fish were showcased before more than 200 high school students from across Suva.

By Ben Wheeler The Fourth Pacific Human Rights Film Festival is gearing up for what organisers expect to be its biggest and most successful year yet. This October audiences will be treated to the Fijian premiere of the sumptuous ecofeminist feature Pacific Mother and an exclusive director’s cut of the stunning reef renewal documentary Protecting […]

By Kite Pareti The familiar sight of bouncing castles, amusement rides, and mouthwatering barbeque drew hundreds of people to the Suva Foreshore this month as the long-awaited Miss Hibiscus Festival made a successful comeback after a hiatus of five years. Fijian Horticulturist, Viti Beaula, said this year’s festival was “the best”. Beaula and a few […]

This year’s Allan Alo Festival last night opened with a stunning performance, and featured an exhibition of renowned Pacific artists. The week-long festival promises to captivate audiences by focusing on Pacific cultural heritage, with contributions from regional guest artists as well as students of the late Allan Alo in Fiji. Hosted at the Oceania Art […]

On the third Sunday of every month, all local residents are invited to visit the Fiji Museum at a discounted rate. New ticket prices for adults age 16 and over will be $5, while kids age 15 and under is $2.50. The Fiji Museum team is offering this incentive once a month “to thank local […]

South Sea Cruises Group introduces South Sea Cats South Sea Cruises Group has introduced South Sea Cats, a new resort transfer and snorkelling adventure service. Operating with purpose-built catamarans, the service will commence in early 2025, offering morning transfers to Tokoriki and Matamanoa Islands and evening transfers to Malolo and Castaway Islands. With eco-friendly outboard […]