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After 15 years away from school, a Fiji businesswoman returned to university and graduated alongside her sister and niece, dedicating her achievement to the son she lost in 2019. Her journey shows it's never too late to pursue education while honoring those we've loved.
The University of the South Pacific celebrated 2,026 graduates from across the Pacific region, including inspiring students who overcame decades of challenges to earn their degrees. The graduation ceremonies in Fiji honored resilience, Pacific leadership, and the power of education to transform communities.
The Football Ferns crushed Fiji 5-0 in their World Cup qualifying semifinal, moving just one match away from securing their spot at next year's tournament in Brazil. Four players scored in the first half alone, showing the dominant form that's kept New Zealand undefeated against all their Oceania rivals.
South Island United pulled off one of soccer's most dramatic comebacks, scoring two goals in the final minutes to snatch victory from defeat. The stunning turnaround in Fiji shows why fans never leave their seats early.
Scientists discovered a small Fiji island built completely from shellfish discarded by human settlers over 1,000 years ago. The unique "midden island" reveals how ancient communities shaped their landscape in ways still visible today.
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Six years of research in Fiji reveals that bull sharks, known as aggressive predators, actually choose their friends and avoid certain individuals much like humans do. The discovery adds to growing evidence that sharks have complex social lives worth protecting.
Scientists watching 184 bull sharks over six years discovered something surprising: these ocean predators actively choose friends, swim together, and even avoid certain individuals. The findings challenge everything we thought we knew about shark social lives.
Scientists discovered that bull sharks, considered one of the ocean's most aggressive species, actively choose friends and form complex social bonds. Six years of underwater observation in Fiji revealed these misunderstood predators have surprisingly rich social lives.
South Africa clinched the 2026 men's World Rugby sevens series in a nail-biting final against Fiji that came down to the final possession. New Zealand's women rallied from 16 points down to claim their fifth title of the season.
In Seaqaqa, Fiji, a singing group is bringing the Festival of Colours to life by visiting every home in their village. Their mission goes beyond colorful powders and festive songs—it's about making sure no neighbor is left out of the celebration.
When Officer EL Tuapati found an elderly woman shivering alone in heavy rain during severe flooding in Ba, Fiji, she didn't just move her to safety. She brought her own clothes after her shift to make sure the woman stayed warm and dry.
A New Zealand man turned a routine scuba dive into an unforgettable moment when he dropped to one knee 100 feet below the ocean's surface. His surprised girlfriend said yes at the iconic Salamanda shipwreck in Fiji.
In rugby's ultimate underdog story, Moana Pasifika defeated the Fijian Drua 40-26 in sweltering Lautoka heat, ending a nine-game home winning streak. Captain Miracle Faiilagi scored three tries in 17 minutes to lead his team to their first victory on Fijian soil.