A 30-year-old man has died following a road accident in Martintar, Nadi, in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident occurred along Queens Road shortly after 1am. Police allege the man suddenly crossed the road and was struck by a vehicle being driven by a 32-year-old man. He was taken to Nadi Hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident are continuing. The post 30-Year-Old Man Dies in Nadi Crash appeared first on Fiji One News.
Author: admin_fijitimes
The Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Interim Committee has confirmed a two-venue programme for the Vodafone Super Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve semi-finals, with selected matches to be played alongside the Vodafone Fijiana’s second Test against the Springbok Women this weekend. Supported by the Ministry of Education and the Fiji Rakavi Football Union, the initiative is aimed at providing young players with the opportunity to experience a major rugby event while strengthening Fiji’s school rugby development pathway. Interim Committee representative Biu Colati says the programme will give student-athletes a unique opportunity to perform on the same stage as the national team. He…
Aaron Mauger has resigned from his position as Assistant Coach of the Fiji Water Flying Fijians, with his departure taking effect immediately. Fiji Rugby confirmed Mauger’s resignation today, saying it respects his decision and has expressed its appreciation for his contribution to the national team programme. Mauger brought extensive international coaching experience to the Flying Fijians, along with leadership and professionalism. During his tenure, he was also involved in the development of the squad and built strong relationships with players, coaches and management. Fiji Rakavi Football Union Chief Executive Officer Koli Sewabu thanked Mauger for his commitment and contribution to…
Large-scale theatre has returned to The University of the South Pacific, with SINA taking audiences on a contemporary journey through one of the Pacific’s most beloved legends. Held at USP’s Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies, the production brings together dance, music, storytelling and visual artistry to retell the story of Sina and the Eel while celebrating Pacific identity and culture. At the centre of the production are two young performers, 18-year-old Lia Daunakamakama, who plays Sina, and Laisenia Qarase, who takes on the role of the eel. For both, being given the opportunity to take on the…
Ba FC have completed another remarkable chapter in their season, clinching the 2026 Extra Premier League title with a commanding 6-0 victory over Tailevu Naitasiri FC. The Men in Black were unstoppable, with John Orobulu leading the charge with a clinical hat-trick, while Praneel Naidu and Vilitati Kautoga also got on the scoresheet in a dominant title-clinching performance. The league triumph adds to Ba’s growing trophy cabinet after they were crowned 2026 BiC Fiji FACT champions earlier this season, underlining their status as the dominant force in Fijian football. With the Extra Premier League title secured, Ba will now turn…
Discipline at the breakdown and improving their execution around the ruck will be key focus areas for the Vodafone Fijiana ahead of their second Test against the Springbok Women in Lautoka. Captain Kolora Lomani says the side has identified areas that need improvement following the opening Test and will be working to tighten their discipline and accuracy before the return clash. “I think it’s just our discipline around the ruck area and obviously our coalition.” Lomani adds that while preparations have been positive, the team expected a physical contest from the South Africans and knows it will need an improved…
The race for this year’s Vodafone Super Deans and Raluve titles is down to the final four after an action-packed weekend of quarterfinal rugby produced several standout performances across all grades. Traditional powerhouses Queen Victoria School (QVS), Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS), Suva Grammar School and Lelean Memorial School will once again feature prominently in the semi-finals, while schools such as Ra High School, Navatu Secondary School and Sila Central High School have earned their place among the country’s elite. In the Under-14 grade, QVS, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School, Ratu Navula College and Ratu Kadavulevu School booked their places in the…
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died at the age of 26 after suffering suspected heatstroke during a training session in Japan. His club, Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex (Kyushu KV), confirmed Vunilagi fell ill following training on Monday and was rushed to hospital, where he died on Friday despite receiving medical treatment. The Japanese second-division club paid tribute to the back-rower, who had joined the team last month, describing him as a talented player whose “generous spirit and powerful style of play” had already made a lasting impression. Vunilagi’s death comes as Japan continues to experience an intense heatwave,…
Over the past 25 years of Insiders covering Australian politics, the art of it has sometimes been more finger painting than masterpiece.
The Viral Fever (TVF) has announced its entry into Marathi cinema with its first Marathi film, Bayangi: Palaychi Nahi, Talaychi, Announced on August 8, 2026, the film is described as a supernatural comedy thriller inspired by one of Maharashtra’s intriguing folklores. With supernatural elements, humour and an unusual premise, the film brings together a promising cast and creative team.Set against the backdrop of the Konkan region, Bayangi: Palaychi Nahi, Talaychi revolves around the folklore of Bayangi, a supernatural spirit believed to be trapped inside a coconut. According to the folklore, the spirit can bring prosperity to its owner. However, the…