15 October 2026
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15 October 2026
A new affordable electric SUV is here. The Lepas L6 mid-size SUV starts from $47,990, before on-road costs, available in a single grade. This means it’s $6000 more than the popular Geely EX5 and the ...
15 October 2026
The state of Victoria has approved Australia’s largest wind farm, a shot in the arm for national efforts to add renewables and meet ambitious climate targets.
15 October 2026
Fuel shortage chaos gripping the holiday hotspot of Bali shows the region, including Australia, is “not out of the woods” with supply chains still fragile amid ongoing wars overseas.
15 October 2026
Gault is urging people "to have a really good look at what you're signed up for" after his health insurer declined to cover recent skin cancer surgery.
15 October 2026
Meanwhile, Chris Hipkins has apologised for racism Nanaia Mahuta faced, NZ First says it will boost Coastguard funding and Labour has launched a "Luxon cost calculator".
15 October 2026
Three people have been taken to hospital after being exposed to chemicals in Christchurch.
15 October 2026
Hyundai has revealed a second-generation Bayon, though the European-built compact SUV is again expected to be excluded from the Australian market. Bayon ...
