No funds had been repaid at the time of sentencing, but he proposed to return roughly half using his KiwiSaver, a loan from his new employer, and financial help from his parents.
More than 8,000 people, including interfaith leaders and dignitaries, gathered to honour the Dalai Lama's enduring message of peace, non-violence, and compassion.
“He said, if you don’t build in America, they’re going to be a high rate. But he may consider that if you’re building in America… the tariff will be much higher.”
By holding steady, the bank is signalling it is not yet fully convinced inflation is returning to target and is prepared to wait for further evidence before cutting again.
The initiative aimed to nurture a Sewa Manobhav—a spirit of selfless service—among young participants, encouraging them to contribute meaningfully to their families, communities, and Dharma.
The students were warmly welcomed at Nadi International Airport by relieved family members, friends, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute.
Asha Bhosle’s unmatched productivity earned her global recognition from Guinness World Records for the most recorded artist in music history, with thousands of songs recorded in more than 20 languages.
US President Donald Trump has declared victory over Iran even as marathon peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, drag on without a deal, highlighting the deep divide between political rhetoric and diplomatic reality.
Officers stopped and restrained him after he became obstructive. While in custody at the airport, he spat directly into the face and mouth of an AFP officer.
