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Locals react to Australia's U16 social media ban

By Tautua Vaa • 03 December 2025, 3:00PM

There is local support for a ban similar to Australia’s, where children below 16 years are not allowed to use any form of social media.

By Tautua Vaa • 03 December 2025, 3:00PM

What is hantavirus, and why is a cruise ship outbreak attracting global attention?

A rare virus carried by rodents has infected thirteen people and killed 3 during a...

By Tautua Vaa • 31 May 2026, 10:00AM

224 students, 161 women graduate from USP

More than 200 graduates, who included 161 women, were officially conferred their c...

By Maryana Amituanai • 29 May 2026, 7:40PM

Vaimauga No. 3 bank accounts seized

Bank accounts linked to the Vaimauga No. 3 District Development Programme (DDP), a...

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 31 May 2026, 12:00PM

Husband and wife overcome distance and loss

A Fijian husband and wife who studied across Fiji, Nauru and Tokelau while raising...

By Maryana Amituanai • 29 May 2026, 7:30PM

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