Despite a fall in headline inflation, a larger-than-expected rise in the underlying figure to 3.6 per cent will concern the Reserve Bank.
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Non-profit business development agency Morrgul has a wealth of data to prove its mantra that education and employment are the best ways to lift people out of poverty.
A government handshake with the Greens over the treatment of self-managed super funds has riled the finance industry, as Labor looks to counter the rise of One Nation
Work is moving ahead on the Sawanikula–Matawailevu Access Road Project in the interior of Naitasiri, with the first phase focused on upgrading five kilometres of roadway to strengthen transport links and improve access to essential services for communities in the Muaira and Noimalu districts. The project is being delivered in three stages. Once the current phase is completed, Phase 2 will involve the construction of an additional eight kilometres of road connecting Matawailevu and Tubarua, while Phase 3 will include the development of at least three river crossings. Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Mosese Bulitavu, visited…
A 40-year-old man has been charged for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old daughter. The matter was reported at the Valelevu Police Station by the victim. The accused is alleged to have sexually assaulted the victim in their home, when other family members were away in Lautoka, in October last year. Following the incident, she was allegedly threatened not to tell anyone. The accused has been charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of criminal intimidation. He will be produced at the Nasinu Magistrates Court today. The post 40-yr-old man charged for sexually assaulting his 14-yr-old daughter appeared first…
The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 have closed at more than one-week lows, dragged down by sharp losses in semiconductor stocks as investors scrutinised growing debt-funded AI spending.
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has confirmed the signing of experienced Flying Fijian Ben Volavola to its main squad, strengthening the club’s flyhalf stocks ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season Volavola returns home as one of Fiji’s most experienced professional rugby players. The 48-capped international has enjoyed a distinguished career, making 74 professional appearances across Super Rugby Pacific and European competitions. He has represented several top clubs, including the NSW Waratahs, Crusaders, Melbourne Rebels, and Queensland Reds in Super Rugby, while also playing in France for Racing 92 and in England for Leicester Tigers. The veteran playmaker brings…
Watchdogs probe power price rises
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a record-breaking performance as Portugal secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash at Houston Stadium on Tuesday. The Portuguese captain wasted little time making an impact, opening the scoring in the sixth minute after finishing from close range following a cross from Joao Cancelo. The goal saw the 41-year-old become the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups, while also making him the second-oldest goalscorer in tournament history, behind Roger Milla. Portugal doubled their advantage in the 17th minute when Nuno Mendes found the net…
Australian authorities have uncovered what is being described as the country’s largest cocaine seizure, with an estimated street value of more than AU$800 million, following a major operation targeting organised crime networks along the east coast. The discovery was made on a semi-rural property in Londonderry, north-west of Sydney, where Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers allegedly found 2.7 tonnes of cocaine concealed in underground bunkers beneath shipping containers. Investigators said the drugs were hidden in plastic tubs under false container flooring, in a sophisticated attempt to avoid detection. The haul is believed to represent around three million individual street-level transactions…