10 October 2026
The irony of persistent energy shocks is they increasingly create the conditions for their own eventual moderation.
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10 October 2026
Meanwhile, New Zealand First’s Winston Peters has labelled ACT’s policy to cut foreign aid "mindless" ahead of its fiscal plan announcement.
10 October 2026
Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says unemployment among young people is "a ticking time bomb".
10 October 2026
One of Australia's major banks has told an inquiry that expanding AI models and data centres could create opportunities for local businesses to grow.
10 October 2026
Pike's attorneys say she is grateful for the care of first responders and her medical team. (Image credit: Tennessee Department of Correction)
10 October 2026
Meanwhile, National announced it would make Year 11 compulsory and the Greens say it would pay the wages of every young Kiwi who has been out of work for six months.
10 October 2026
The project is a collaboration between New Zealand's Malaghan Institute and Scotland's University of Dundee.
10 October 2026
New Zealand Football says players and staff will immediately look to leave Panama and return home.
