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Opposition raises voter suppression concerns as enrolment deadline nears
Opposition leaders Chris Hipkins and Chlöe Swarbrick have raised concerns about what they describe as voter suppression ahead of the 7 November election. They pointed to low youth enrolment, the end of same-day enrolment and the prime minister's choice of election date.
Hana Sinclair8 sources2 min11m ago
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NZ First promises 12-month Canterbury commuter rail trial
New Zealand First has promised a 12-month trial of commuter rail in Canterbury. The proposal includes services from Rolleston and reinstating the Southerner train.
Hana Sinclair8 sources1 min12m ago
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Former DRC President Kabila Joins New Coalition Challenging Tshisekedi
Former DRC President Joseph Kabila has joined and taken leadership of a new coalition, the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation, announced in Goma to challenge President Felix Tshisekedi. The move replaces the AFC-M23 alliance and raises fears of further conflict in eastern Congo.
Elena Marquez10 sources2 min31m ago
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Labour pledges $7m for kids, NZ First promises rail trial
Labour pledged $7 million to get kids off screens and 'back to being kids' ahead of the 2026 election. New Zealand First promised a 12-month trial of commuter rail in Canterbury, including services from Rolleston.
Hana Sinclair4 sources1 min32m ago
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Council of Trade Unions backs Greens' plan to scrap training wage
The Council of Trade Unions says it supports the Green Party's policy to scrap the training wage. President Sandra Grey said the move did not go far enough and called for more investment, support and mentoring for apprentices, who she said are at a record low.
Hana Sinclair2 sources2 min2h ago
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Labor knew in July about ATO plan to ban credit card payments, Mulino says
Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino said he and Treasurer Jim Chalmers knew in July the ATO was considering banning credit card payments. The government will fund the ATO to delay the ban until July 2027.
Marian Ellery11 sources2 min2h ago
Entertainment
Theron, Domingo and Carpenter honoured as Swift takes stage at Academy Museum Gala
The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala was held on October 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, honouring Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter with Taylor Swift set as performer. The Rolex-presented fundraiser was co-chaired by Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw.
Jonah Villalba3 sources2 min2h ago
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Labour pledges $7m a year to get kids off screens
Labour has pledged $7 million a year to make after-school activities more affordable and get children off screens as part of its Election 2026 campaign. The party said the funding would support Active Me - Kia Tū and community groups, alongside new screen-use rules for schools and help for parents on online safety.
Hana Sinclair2 sources1 min2h ago
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Hipkins warns of angry voters as Greens campaign on voting rights
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he is worried about angry voters over the Government's enrolment changes. The Greens have launched a grassroots election campaign, saying the changes will suppress voting, and have vowed to reverse public sector cuts.
Hana Sinclair5 sources2 min3h ago
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James McAvoy Pitched Young Picard Series Mutiny On the Stargazer
James McAvoy revealed he pitched a standalone Star Trek season about a young Jean-Luc Picard taking command of the Stargazer. He said the Star Trek team liked the idea, titled Mutiny On the Stargazer, but logistical issues prevented it from happening.
Putri Ardhana5 sources2 min3h ago
Theron, Domingo and Carpenter honoured as Swift takes stage at Academy Museum Gala
The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala was held on October 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, honouring Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter with Taylor Swift set as performer. The Rolex-presented fundraiser was co-chaired by Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw.
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James McAvoy Pitched Young Picard Series Mutiny On the Stargazer
James McAvoy revealed he pitched a standalone Star Trek season about a young Jean-Luc Picard taking command of the Stargazer. He said the Star Trek team liked the idea, titled Mutiny On the Stargazer, but logistical issues prevented it from happening.
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Tarantino finishes final film script, but puts it on hold for stage play
Quentin Tarantino told The Graham Norton Show he has finished his tenth film script but will pause it until his play The Popinjay Cavalier finishes its London run. The play, starring Sacha Baron Cohen, opens in March and closes on 13 June.
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Jaime Pressly Defends Mom Co-Stars After Chuck Lorre Memoir Remarks
Jaime Pressly defended her former Mom co-stars to E! News after creator Chuck Lorre wrote in his memoir Sitcom that his doubts about casting Anna Faris were correct. Faris, who starred for seven seasons before leaving in 2020, said she was hurt but grateful for her time on the CBS sitcom.
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Former DRC President Kabila Joins New Coalition Challenging Tshisekedi
Former DRC President Joseph Kabila has joined and taken leadership of a new coalition, the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation, announced in Goma to challenge President Felix Tshisekedi. The move replaces the AFC-M23 alliance and raises fears of further conflict in eastern Congo.
2 min31m ago
US Ambassador Urges Israel to Prosecute Attack on US Journalist
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee urged Israel to investigate, arrest and prosecute those responsible for the Oct. 16 beating of American photojournalist Heidi Levine in the West Bank. Levine suffered serious injuries including a nearly detached finger and broken bones, while Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed Palestinians or "far-left" activists may have been responsible.
2 min4h ago
13-year-old charged over alleged sexual offences on Sydney's northern beaches trails
NSW Police charged a 13-year-old boy over alleged sexual offences on walking trails in Sydney's northern beaches. Police allege 11 incidents against girls and women, and the teenager was granted conditional bail to face a children's court.
2 min4h ago
Arizona Joins Nevada in Fight Over Colorado River Cuts
Arizona joined Nevada in October 2026 in challenging the Interior Department's 2027-2028 Colorado River operations plan. State leaders said the plan imposes deeper cuts on lower basin states while sparing the upper basin. The federal plan responds to record-low reservoirs and failed state consensus talks.
3 min4h ago
OpenAI Confirms It Will Build Its Own Humanoid Robot
OpenAI confirms it will build its own humanoid robot, targeting a demo in 2027 with wider use years later.
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Galaxy Tab S9 Final Update in 2026: What Owners Need to Know
Samsung's Tab S9 line completes its promised four Android upgrades with One UI 9 in 2026 and gets security fixes to 2028, while S8 and A-series models hit earlier limits and S10 and later models move to seven-year support.
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Meta Pulls Website-Scraping Language From Business Terms Before Oct. 30
Meta removed broad AI-training language from business terms after legal concerns over website scraping.
3 min6h ago
TikTok Permanently Suspends Ad Account for 'Musk' Documentary
TikTok permanently suspended the ad account for the Musk documentary, complicating its theater rollout amid wider platform flags and limited appeal options.
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Rabada fit for St George's Park return as South Africa seek Australia response
Kagiso Rabada returns from a hamstring tear for South Africa's second Test against Australia at St George's Park. South Africa trail 1-0 after a heavy defeat in Durban and plan batting changes, with Rabada revisiting the ground of his 2018 clash with Steve Smith.
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Eagles Place Jalen Hurts on Injured Reserve With Calf Blood Clot
The Philadelphia Eagles placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve on Oct. 17 with a superficial blood clot in his calf. Hurts was already ruled out for Sunday's Week 6 game against Carolina, with Tanner McKee set to start.
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Dubois stops Wardley in two to keep WBO heavyweight crown
Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title with a second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley at London's O2 Arena on 17 October. Dubois scored an early knockdown before Wardley's corner ended the rematch, five months after their 11-round first fight.
2 min5h ago
Munster beat Racing 92 in emotional Champions Cup opener
Munster beat Racing 92 33-25 at Pairc Ui Chaoimh to open their Champions Cup campaign. The Round 1 tie fell a decade and a day after the death of Munster legend Anthony Foley and featured special tributes to the former captain.
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Opposition raises voter suppression concerns as enrolment deadline nears
Opposition leaders Chris Hipkins and Chlöe Swarbrick have raised concerns about what they describe as voter suppression ahead of the 7 November election. They pointed to low youth enrolment, the end of same-day enrolment and the prime minister's choice of election date.
2 min11m ago
NZ First promises 12-month Canterbury commuter rail trial
New Zealand First has promised a 12-month trial of commuter rail in Canterbury. The proposal includes services from Rolleston and reinstating the Southerner train.
1 min12m ago
Labour pledges $7m for kids, NZ First promises rail trial
Labour pledged $7 million to get kids off screens and 'back to being kids' ahead of the 2026 election. New Zealand First promised a 12-month trial of commuter rail in Canterbury, including services from Rolleston.
1 min32m ago
Council of Trade Unions backs Greens' plan to scrap training wage
The Council of Trade Unions says it supports the Green Party's policy to scrap the training wage. President Sandra Grey said the move did not go far enough and called for more investment, support and mentoring for apprentices, who she said are at a record low.
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ADI Predictstreet's $150 Million World Cup Deal Hits an Early Snag
ADI Predictstreet paid a reported $150 million for exclusive FIFA World Cup prediction rights, then stumbled on a ticket offer for early users — and a later cheaper deal raises the bar for earning that fee back.
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Microsoft's 33% Rebound and Shopify's Forecast Beat, Explained
Microsoft rose 33% in three months after erasing yearly losses, while Shopify jumped up to 25% on low-thirties revenue guidance vs 26.3% expected. Forward guidance and preference for safer AI names drove the moves.
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Ohio's $422.6 Million Senate Race Leads the General Election — Texas Leads a Different Count
Ohio leads 2026 Senate races in general-election spending at $422.6M, while Texas leads on a broader count including primaries and booked ads. Total midterm ad spending is projected at a record $11.6B.
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Nasdaq Falls 2.5% as AI Debt Fears Hit Tech Stocks
Nasdaq dropped 2.5% Friday as AI debt fears hit tech, exposing a market where a few stocks drive most gains.
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