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8 October 2026
The United States has designated a prominent Chinese businessman in Fiji for "significant corruption" on behalf of China-based actors.
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The stories people are talking about — 3 from Australia, 2 from New Zealand and 5 from around the world.
If the Aussies thought the hosts were going to play nice, reality has very much set in.
Read storyResearchers found the shift from open woodland to dense forest after 1788 led to more intense fires, consistent with loss of cultural burning practices Si…
Read storyThe new long-arms carrying unit is expected to begin public training on Sydney's streets after months of secretive work behind the scenes.
Read storyThe "spiritual sequel" to The Social Network delves into the 2021 scandal that revealed how far Facebook will go to keep users on the platform.
Read storyThe Labour party has announced a new policy to force airlines to show real prices up front.
Read storyThe United States has designated a prominent Chinese businessman in Fiji for "significant corruption" on behalf of China-based actors.
Read storyPrime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is downplaying tensions within his coalition over his unilateral decision to announce the date for the country's first-ever…
Read storyUS President Donald Trump said it would be a ‘great discredit’ to the Nobel Peace Prize committee.
Read storyNicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are being held in a New York prison on drug trafficking charges, with their trial expected to begin in June.
Read storyStudents and other protesters marched against Flavio Bolsonaro after he advanced to Brazil's presidential run-off.
Read story8 October 2026
A prominent New Zealand sportsperson is facing charges of family violence.
8 October 2026
Channel 10 has confirmed that The Traitors Australia will be back in 2027 and is inviting everyday Aussies to apply. Find out how here.
7 October 2026
The 26-year-old has already secured a move to an NRL rival.
7 October 2026
A Green MP says more time is needed to find homes for rough sleepers due to be evicted from a Whangārei sports ground.
7 October 2026
NZ has minerals needed for infrastructure, phones, batteries and medical technology but refuses to produce the raw materials needed to make them, Simon Court says.
7 October 2026
Editor’s note: This is a contributed commentary. It comes amid FMCSA’s ongoing revocation of registered ELDs over hours-of-service log manipulation and FreightWaves welcomes responses from other parties. An ELD connection has become an important part of how freight moves. Brokers use it to understand whether a carrier is operating, whether vehicles are associated with that carrier, and whether the right truck is present for a load. Carriers use that connection to demonstrate their capacity and gain access to freight.
8 October 2026
Australia's corporate regulator issued an interim stop order against fundraising by three managed investment schemes offered by Australian Secure Capital Fund Limited, or ASCF, on Thursday, citing ...
8 October 2026
Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham Sophie Molineux will miss next month's ODI series ...
8 October 2026
Australia’s tobacco and vaping policies have helped create a vast illicit market while governments continue to pour money into enforcement and neglect cheaper, more effective harm reduction.
8 October 2026
As electric vehicle sales boom across Australia, drivers and tourism experts say issues with remote parts of Western Australia's EV charging network could deter tourists from travelling to the Pilbara ...
National news, government decisions and stories affecting communities across Australia.
8 October 2026
Channel 10 has confirmed that The Traitors Australia will be back in 2027 and is inviting everyday Aussies to apply. Find out how here.
8 October 2026
Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham Sophie Molineux will miss next month's ODI series ...
8 October 2026
Australia’s tobacco and vaping policies have helped create a vast illicit market while governments continue to pour money into enforcement and neglect cheaper, more effective harm reduction.
8 October 2026
As electric vehicle sales boom across Australia, drivers and tourism experts say issues with remote parts of Western Australia's EV charging network could deter tourists from travelling to the Pilbara ...
News, public policy and community stories from across Aotearoa New Zealand.
8 October 2026
Two people have been injured in a traffic incident in Auckland's Mt Albert
8 October 2026
11月7日大选日当天，全国各地将有2300余个投票站对选民开放。
7 October 2026
A Green MP says more time is needed to find homes for rough sleepers due to be evicted from a Whangārei sports ground.
7 October 2026
The proposed regulation will allow SPCA inspectors to issue $500 infringement notices when they identified signs of harm from confinement.
Important international developments and what they mean for our readers.
8 October 2026
The United States has designated a prominent Chinese businessman in Fiji for "significant corruption" on behalf of China-based actors.
8 October 2026
Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are being held in a New York prison on drug trafficking charges, with their trial expected to begin in June.
8 October 2026
Death row inmate who survived execution by lethal injection is said to be 'angry and confused' about what happened.
8 October 2026
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said there were no casualties after small arms fire targeted a border post.
Housing, cost of living, health, education and the issues affecting everyday people.
8 October 2026
A prominent New Zealand sportsperson is facing charges of family violence.
7 October 2026
Australia's already strained construction industry is also now dealing with demand for data centres that will sap labour and material resources away from house builds.
7 October 2026
A central Queensland community fought for years for the return of the local birthing service. The next challenge is attracting and retaining the people who will keep it running.
7 October 2026
Top-ranked global universities from 13 countries including US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France offered study abroad opportunities to Chandigarh University (CU) students through student exchange ...
Business, entrepreneurship, the economy, innovation, employment and the issues affecting companies and business owners across Australia and New Zealand.
7 October 2026
NZ has minerals needed for infrastructure, phones, batteries and medical technology but refuses to produce the raw materials needed to make them, Simon Court says.
7 October 2026
Cyprus and Australia are seeking to strengthen business and investment ties, with discussions in Nicosia covering technology, innovation, education and healthcare, alongside the prospect of a future ...
7 October 2026
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen, who is in Fiji chairing an international climate change meeting, said the government 'respected' the decision.
7 October 2026
Tasmania is set to be Australia’s slowest-growing state economy over the next decade, with growth forecast to slump to 0. 8% this financial year, according to Deloitte Access Economics. The firm’s ...
Customs, biosecurity, freight forwarding, shipping, ports, supply chains and international trade.
7 October 2026
Editor’s note: This is a contributed commentary. It comes amid FMCSA’s ongoing revocation of registered ELDs over hours-of-service log manipulation and FreightWaves welcomes responses from other parties. An ELD connection has become an important part of how freight moves. Brokers use it to understand whether a carrier is operating, whether vehicles are associated with that carrier, and whether the right truck is present for a load. Carriers use that connection to demonstrate their capacity and gain access to freight.
7 October 2026
The North American railcar market faces growing uncertainty, with fleets shrinking despite healthy carload volumes. Eric Marchetto, EVP & CFO of Trinity Industries, breaks down why current build rates are below replacement levels, leading to a tighter market. Learn how tariffs, interest rates, and a surprising trade complaint are impacting fleet planning decisions and what this means for future rail service consistency. The North American railcar fleet is contracting at a time when freight demand is strengthening, a combination that Eric Marchetto, executive vice president and CFO of Trinity Industries, says could soon force shippers and lessors into new builds at elevated prices. Association of American Railroads data released this week showed total North American carloads up 1.
7 October 2026
Hurricane Isaias is intensifying in the Gulf, threatening to become a Category 3 storm and unleash significant damage across the Southeast. We break down the storm’s projected path, its potential impact on critical infrastructure like refineries and ports, and what freight and logistics operators can expect for trucking capacity and diesel prices. Stay ahead of the storm’s supply chain disruptions with our full analysis. Hurricane Isaias, currently a Category 1 storm, is forecast to strengthen to a Category 2 by Wednesday and potentially reach Category 3 with winds of up to 100 miles per hour before making landfall Friday around 2 p. m.
7 October 2026
Managed transportation isn’t one thing — and misunderstanding it can cost shippers money. John Conrad of Evans Transportation Services breaks down what managed transportation actually means, where AI helps (and where it’s oversold), and why using too many 3PLs can drive rates up instead of down. If you manage freight, routing guides or brokerage partners, this is the part you need to hear. #ManagedTransportation #3PL #Freight Shippers who spread freight across multiple third-party logistics providers in pursuit of lower rates may be getting the opposite result, according to John Conrad, Chief Revenue Officer at Evans Transportation Services. When too many 3PLs chase the same lane simultaneously, carriers recognize the bidding competition and delay accepting loads, ultimately extracting higher rates — a dynamic Conrad calls “broker poker.
The people, volunteers and local organisations strengthening our communities.
8 October 2026
Australia's corporate regulator issued an interim stop order against fundraising by three managed investment schemes offered by Australian Secure Capital Fund Limited, or ASCF, on Thursday, citing ...
Professional, grassroots and community sport across Australia and New Zealand.
8 October 2026
Former Australia U20 international Boston Fakafanua has been crowned the 2026 Super Rugby AUS Player of the Tournament.
7 October 2026
The 26-year-old has already secured a move to an NRL rival.
7 October 2026
With the Australian tour of South Africa right around the corner, former Aussie legend Jason Gillespie criticized how Cricket Australia treated then skipper Steve Smith.
7 October 2026
The prospect of a Nick Blakey trade suddenly looks very real, with clubs ready to pounce for the suspended Sydney star. Follow all the news and debate from the AFL trade period in our live blog.
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