An artificial intelligence giant whose agent went rogue and hacked an Australian government website has publicly apologised and committed to setting up a task force in an attempt to control its technology.
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Two olive groves in WA’s south are about to be sold as the niche agricultural sector benefits from record prices for oil and climbing land values.
Traditional apology practices are failing to address repeat offending in communities in Ba, with concerns that perpetrators are not being deterred from committing further offences. President of DCOSS Ba, Rosivela Nadibi said communities often struggle to take cases to court because victims and perpetrators are usually related, leaving families to consider traditional apologies as an alternative way of resolving offences. Nadibi said while traditional apologies may help restore relationships, they do not necessarily result in behavioural change or prevent offenders from repeating the same actions. He said theft remains one of the most common offences in the district, with livestock…
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has acknowledged delays in some police investigations, saying he takes full responsibility and is pushing investigators to speed up their work. Speaking to the media after today’s Police Remembrance Day event, Tudravu said several investigations remain pending and require additional technical support before cases can proceed through the courts. He highlighted the investigation into the death of a young boy in Wailoku, where police are still waiting for DNA results from New Zealand to confirm the identity of a suspect. Tudravu said police have been following up with their New Zealand counterparts because of the urgency…
For families of police officers who have died in service, Police Remembrance Day is a reminder of both the sacrifice made by their loved ones and the years of service they gave to the country. Emily Chand, wife of late Sergeant 2757 Mahesh Chand, was among the families who gathered this morning to honour officers who have died while serving with the Fiji Police Force. Chand said the ceremony was emotional, but also a proud moment as she remembered her husband’s 30 years of service. She said Mahesh Chand was proud of his work and was passionate about helping others.…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has advised that all kava imported into Fiji must meet new mandatory import clearance requirements, effective immediately. The directive, issued through the Central Board of Health, applies to commercial importers, border agents, traditional traders and members of the public bringing kava into the country. Under the new requirements, all imported kava must have an approved import permit before arriving at Fiji’s ports of entry. Importers must also provide traceability documents, commercial invoices and declarations confirming the product’s country of origin. Kava consignments, including raw roots, chips, pieces and processed powder, will also be…
Graham Keith Haynes has been recognised for more than four decades of work in Fiji’s agriculture sector, earning three major awards at the 2026 National Agriculture Show in Labasa. Haynes, who operates Maravu Estate in Savusavu, was named Beef Farmer of the Year, Livestock Farmer of the Year and Northern Farmer of the Year. His 365-acre farm has 250 head of cattle and serves as the base for Maravu Meats, a slaughterhouse and butcher shop in Savusavu that processes and packages beef locally. By combining cattle production with processing and retail, Haynes has developed a business model that keeps more…
The British government has seized on the launch of its latest nuclear-powered attack submarine as proof it can deliver on its AUKUS commitments.
The 86th FMF Inter District Championship (IDC) will build towards its official opening next week with the tournament torch travelling through major football centres across Viti Levu. The two-day relay will begin in Navua at 9am on Monday, October 5, before travelling through Nadroga, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki. The relay will continue on Tuesday, October 6, starting in Korovou at 8.30am before moving through Nausori, Nakasi and Valelevu. The torch is expected to reach Suva City at 11am, where it will be hosted by the Suva and Lami teams. The highlight will come at 7pm on Tuesday when…
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) has conducted a one-day awareness session with the Fiji Deaf Association, bringing together 43 women from the Western and Northern divisions. The session focused on gender, violence against women and girls, and human rights, providing participants with an opportunity to learn about their rights, share experiences and discuss issues affecting women. The programme also aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of their rights and provide a safe space for open discussion. The session was facilitated by Senior Counsellor Advocate and Community Educator Lavenia Tuitabu. The post FWCC Holds Awareness Session for Deaf Women appeared first…