Fiji international Aporosa Yada has wasted little time making his mark in New Zealand, scoring on his first season with Christchurch-based Coastal Spirit. The 23-year-old midfielder joined the club in July after starting the 2026 season with Labasa and found the net in Spirit’s 8-2 demolition of Wānaka in the final round of the Southern League. Yada’s move adds another chapter to his growing career after establishing himself in Fiji’s domestic competition and representing the Bula Boys, with the New Zealand stint providing another opportunity to develop at a higher level. The Fiji international will now look to build on…
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Two men from Cunningham, aged 27 and 28, are in police custody following an alleged aggravated robbery at a shop in the area on Monday. Police allege the pair assaulted two delivery workers before taking one of the victims’ mobile phones. The stolen phone was later recovered during the men’s arrest last night. Both delivery workers sustained injuries in the incident. They were taken to the Raiwaqa Health Centre for medical treatment and were later discharged. Police investigations into the alleged robbery are continuing. The post Two men held over Cunningham robbery appeared first on Fiji One News.
The Junior Bula Boys have opened their OFC U-19 Men’s Championship campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Vanuatu 7-2 after a stunning second-half display in Samoa. Fiji went into the break level at 1-1 after Vanuatu’s Roham Masaukalo opened the scoring before Abdul Khairati restored parity for the Junior Bula Boys. Coach Marika Rodu introduced Jovesa Uqe at halftime, and the change sparked Fiji into life as Ibraheem Afzal put them ahead shortly after the restart. Uqe added a third before Ryan Naresh took over, scoring a hat-trick between the 67th and 77th minutes to put Fiji firmly in control. Vanuatu…
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The Fiji Rakavi Football Union has brought in experienced British coach David Ellis as the interim Defence Coach of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup. Ellis is already working with the national squad in camp, assisting the coaching staff and players as preparations for the September tournament continue. The 25-year coaching veteran has worked extensively at international and professional level, with a strong focus on defensive structures and player development. His career includes involvement in more than 1,000 professional club matches and over 200 Test matches. Ellis is best known for his 11-year stint with…
The Fiji Rakavi Football Union has brought in experienced British coach David Ellis as the interim Defence Coach of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup. Ellis is already working with the national squad in camp, assisting the coaching staff and players as preparations for the September tournament continue. The 25-year coaching veteran has worked extensively at international and professional level, with a strong focus on defensive structures and player development. His career includes involvement in more than 1,000 professional club matches and over 200 Test matches. Ellis is best known for his 11-year stint with…
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured the public that the Kava Bill 2026 is still subject to further consultation and parliamentary review before it can become law. The Prime Minister made the clarification amid concerns raised publicly over proposed registration requirements and penalties contained in the Bill. He said the legislation was developed following consultations with people across the country, with their views and concerns taken into account in drafting measures aimed at protecting the kava industry and preventing its exploitation. The Prime Minister stressed that the legislation remains a Bill and has not yet become law. He said the…
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured the public that the Kava Bill 2026 is still subject to further consultation and parliamentary review before it can become law. The Prime Minister made the clarification amid concerns raised publicly over proposed registration requirements and penalties contained in the Bill. He said the legislation was developed following consultations with people across the country, with their views and concerns taken into account in drafting measures aimed at protecting the kava industry and preventing its exploitation. The Prime Minister stressed that the legislation remains a Bill and has not yet become law. He said the…
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