All Blacks head of security dies after medical event in Edinburgh: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie said the team was "devastated" and struggling to come to ...
1news.co.nz/2026/11/03/all-blacks-head-of-security-dies-after-medical-event-in-edinburgh/
NZ First would cancel $6-8b replacement frigates: Headline-grabbing ex-minister Ron Mark says Defence chiefs 'polish their arse on a seat in ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/29/nz-first-would-cancel-8b-replacement-frigates/
Tenant given just six hours to move out after delay in MSD rent payment: Tenant given just six hours to move out after delay in MSD rent payment
odt.co.nz/news/national/tenant-given-just-six-hours-to-move-out-after-delay-in-msd-rent-payment-xtgacfq9
Nearly 200 schools 'of concern' or worse - Education Review Office: Its 2026 annual report says students at those schools are at risk without timely intervention ...
1news.co.nz/2026/11/01/nearly-200-schools-of-concern-or-worse-education-review-office/
Treasury cracks the whip on municipal pay hikes: Proposed legislation also aims to block unqualified officials from being appointed to key positions in local ...
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-10-24-treasury-cracks-the-whip-on-municipal-pay-hikes/
OpinionThe pricey and perversely unexpected outcomes of parties' social media controls
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/27/the-pricey-and-perversely-unexpected-outcomes-of-parties-social-media-restrictions/
Failed start-up owes $1.7m to IRD and another $409k to Callaghan Innovation.
🔗 BNZ among creditors as Hydroxsys collapses owing $3.1m
Stuff Oct 28
Ron Mark, now rallying against ‘woke’ NZDF, was a pro-diversity defence minister: “We want to encourage more diversity - we definitely need more Asians in the ...
stuff.co.nz/politics/361051942/ron-mark-now-rallying-against-woke-nzdf-was-pro-diversity-defence-minister
Standing charges to be scrapped from gas bills next year – Treasury: The charges are a fixed daily fee added to bills.
itv.com/news/2026-10-28/standing-charges-to-be-scrapped-from-gas-bills-next-year-treasury
BusinessDesk Oct 27
NZDF cyber upgrade: $53m investment raises questions over offensive capabilities: Government reviews defence policy and disruption powers for GCSB.
businessdesk.co.nz/news/nzdf-cyber-upgrade-53m-investment-raises-questions-over-offensive-capabilities/RBHYHPYZ6JH2PICXVOTGRWUHR4/
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‘So let down’: Complaints of children’s commissioner whose term was cut short revealed
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/12-10-2026/so-let-down-complaints-of-childrens-commissioner-whose-term-was-cut-short-revealed
The inquiry ahead into the Chief of Defence Force – who knew and when did they know it?
nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-inquiry-ahead-into-the-chief-of-defence-force-who-knew-and-when-did-they-know-it/premium/BRQL7VNL4FF77LH3MOMKITJ7GA/
Ex-Kāinga Ora official allegedly took millions in bribes on Auckland projects: The Serious Fraud Office alleges construction bosses paid millions in bribes in ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/21/ex-kainga-ora-official-allegedly-took-millions-in-bribes-on-auckland-projects/
New Zealand's top military officer resigns over 'inappropriate relationship': The chief of New Zealand's Defence Force resigned on Friday over an "inappropriate ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealands-top-military-officer-resigns-over-inappropriate-relationship-2026-10-23/
'Making me beg for it': Abusers using drugs as a weapon of control: New figures from Women's Refuge show around one in five of their clients have been forced by ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/25/making-me-beg-for-it-abusers-using-drugs-as-a-weapon-of-control/
NZ Super Fund may have helped Australia drop retrospective capital gains tax proposal
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/nz-super-fund-may-have-helped-australia-drop-retrospective-capital-gains-tax-proposal/VEWSHRBDVVERPHCFELHSOXWNCA/
Election 26: NZ First pledges tough sentences for serious crime: New Zealand First says it will bring in tougher sentences for serious crime - including ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2087703/election-26-nz-first-pledges-tough-sentences-for-serious-crime
Inside the Sisisi Tolashe scandal: How a state food aide’s salary funded a minister’s home
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-10-18-inside-the-sisisi-tolashe-scandal-how-a-state-food-aides-salary-funded-a-ministers-home/
Election 2026 live updates: Mother of Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer dies
nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-2026-live-updates-david-seymour-says-mbie-annual-report-shows-why-reduction-in-govt-needed/FA22TVFPQRFSXBTVEAXR7QDPVI/
sabcnews.com Oct 20
WATCH | “I only have my name and dignity.” Lumka Oliphant speaks out after her dismissal was ruled procedurally unfair, questioning those who enabled the ... Show more
Hawke’s Bay: Shine Falls track reopens on Thursday after Cyclone Gabrielle damage
nzherald.co.nz/nz/hawkes-bay-shine-falls-track-reopens-on-thursday-after-cyclone-gabrielle-damage/ZDQG4HV7SBHNFBJJEVTOUI3WVQ/
US C-17 Globemaster jets fly over New Zealand for military training: The jets will return to Hawaii on Sunday with two RNZAF NH90 helicopters.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/us-c-17-globemaster-jets-fly-over-new-zealand-for-military-training/7XFLXSYRI5CGNOXBZHPLQSLOPA/
National says it will cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac medicines budget: The party announced today that it would invest $604 million to help Pharmac fund new ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/06/national-says-it-will-cut-foreign-aid-to-boost-pharmac-medicines-budget/
The moment missing Hawke's Bay teen was winched to safety: The Royal New Zealand Air Force have shared photos of the dramatic rescue of a student who spent a ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/15/the-moment-missing-hawkes-bay-teen-was-winched-to-safety/
Brain drain to Australia is finally slowing, new figures show: Stats NZ data also shows a record number of Aussie tourists coming to New Zealand.
nzherald.co.nz/business/brain-drain-to-australia-is-finally-slowing-new-figures-show/premium/X2RFAEVQA5GBPLVUKNHKMYKH7Y/
Paid articlePaywallPizza shop owner sentenced to home detention for $500k tax evasion: Wenbin (Ivan) Shi, who operated Hell's Pizza in Paraparaumu through SWB Foods Ltd (SWB) since ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/17/pizza-shop-owner-sentenced-to-home-detention-for-500k-tax-evasion/
Eden Christian Academy liquidation: Christian school owed $322,446 in tax: No assets had yet been identified to satisfy the school's creditors.
nzherald.co.nz/business/eden-christian-academy-liquidation-christian-school-owed-322446-in-tax/premium/MGB3YRQDV5AWZA3ZEUWLHX35WI/
‘Disappointing’: Fuel price surge delivers another blow to the retail sector : Hospitality spending fell 2.3%, while fuel spending rose 2.9%, Stats NZ figures ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/disappointing-fuel-price-surge-delivers-another-blow-to-the-retail-sector/premium/XXKOVZNJYVARJOU6HLWTZJUJP4/
Mystery of Amelia Earhart could finally be solved as new snaps offer clues over pioneer pilot’s disappearance
thesun.co.uk/news/40719286/amelia-earhart-disappearance-mystery-solved-snaps/
thenewsminute.com Oct 15
Thousands of votes marked for deletion in Andhra Pradesh without reasons on record
thenewsminute.com/andhra-pradesh/thousands-of-votes-marked-for-deletion-in-andhra-pradesh-without-reasons-on-record
Panama earthquake: NEMA, GNS assessing whether tsunami could affect NZ: Authorities assessing whether the earthquake has created a tsunami that could affect NZ.
nzherald.co.nz/world/panama-earthquake-nema-gns-assessing-whether-tsunami-could-affect-nz/J2XFFOICFJGQ5G3HAA7BA7QYJ4/
Key FactsPanama earthquake followed by 147 reported aftershocks
Oct 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
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- According to the USGS, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 struck southern Panama on October 9.
- Panama’s civil protection system reported damage to homes, roads, hotels and public buildings, especially in Coclé province.
- According to René García, 147 aftershocks followed; some reached magnitudes of 6.1 or 6.6.
- Panama’s main international airport was temporarily closed as a precaution; flights were diverted before operations resumed later that day.
Panama is not alone! You can count on Colombia's support and our full willingness to provide whatever assistance is needed," he wrote on social media.— Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombian President, on social media during what he called 'difficult times'.
NZDF tenders for new $20 million polar drone: The drone would launch mainly from Navy ship Aotearoa and fly 100 nautical miles.
nzherald.co.nz/business/nzdf-tenders-for-new-20-million-polar-drone/5IY2OI5NEFG6ZENF7AVK24ELIY/
What is behind a recent spike in refused study visa applications? : In the past three months, Immigration New Zealand declined 70% of applications from ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/15/what-is-behind-a-recent-spike-in-refused-study-visa-applications/
Bank of America fined $1.2bn over failing to stop money laundering: The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cm3wvxy6n3z8o
Key FactsBank of America hit with $1.2 billion over money-laundering violations
Oct 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The $1.21 billion total includes a $750 million OCC penalty, the agency’s largest ever.
- Treasury said more than $1 billion of the unreported activity involved national-security risks, including Chinese networks.
- The bank admitted willful violations; it said the penalty should reduce third-quarter earnings by about 17 cents per share.
- Treasury said the bank must commission external reviews of undetected transactions and independent reviews of monitoring and customer-due-diligence programs.
Despite its obligation to the American people as a national-chartered, global systemically important bank, the bank's BSA/AML compliance program continues to reflect widespread breakdowns in internal controls, which threatens U.S. national and economic security.— Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould said in an OCC press release.
Jack Captein gave restricted NZDF documents to an undercover officer posing as an agent.
🔗 Soldier guilty of attempted espionage finally named after court rejects his fears of retaliation
'A psychological nightmare': Why NZ declined transit visa for woman stranded in Cook Islands
rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/1892394/a-psychological-nightmare-why-nz-declined-transit-visa-for-woman-stranded-in-cook-islands
IRD staffer Grant O’Callaghan guilty of suffocating his ex now under investigation by accounting body
nzherald.co.nz/nz/ird-staffer-convicted-of-suffocating-his-ex-now-under-investigation-by-accounting-body/63MY5CKI4JBAJFOXQFVT3TVHII/
'Determined, premeditated': Couple sentenced for $560,000 tax evasion: Ruta and Sili Ah Ching continued to trade after their companies were struck off ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/07/determined-premeditated-couple-sentenced-for-560000-tax-evasion/
Stuff Oct 09
She stole $2m. Now, she’s tearful and working on being ‘super humble’: Former government agency senior manager Neha Sharma, who fleeced $2m from inside Oranga ...
stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361044503/she-stole-2m-now-shes-tearful-and-working-being-super-humble
Mangawhau Station IED: NZDF team removes and disposes of device: A New Zealand Defence Force team identified the object as an improvised explosive device.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/mangawhau-station-ied-nzdf-team-removes-and-disposes-of-device/TYOKNFMWRVDYJFOLHMAVTNRFTQ/
Election 2026: National coming for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, foreign aid to pay for health policies
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-national-coming-for-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-trade-foreign-aid-to-pay-for-health-policies/LQ23DZPJNVARVGOHBWOFUXCE74/
Warning NZ could be cut off from Five Eyes info for not signing up to digital super-system
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/1798624/warning-nz-could-be-cut-off-from-five-eyes-info-for-not-signing-up-to-digital-super-system
Provider selected for New Zealand citizenship by grant test: Aspeq Limited has been chosen to work alongside the Department of Internal Affairs to design the ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/07/provider-selected-for-new-zealand-citizenship-by-grant-test/
Jack Captein named as former New Zealand Army soldier in attempted espionage case
rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/1760623/jack-captein-named-as-former-new-zealand-army-soldier-in-attempted-espionage-case
Health NZ chases $70m in unpaid health bills from tourists and migrants: Tourists and migrants have run up bills of more than $70 million in unpaid public ...
rnz.co.nz/news/health/1773344/health-nz-chases-70m-in-unpaid-health-bills-from-tourists-and-migrants
Millions saved by blocking dead people payouts as Trump Treasury drops hammer on federal fraud
foxnews.com/politics/millions-saved-blocking-dead-people-payouts-trump-treasury-drops-hammer-federal-fraud
Fitness app data exposes location of hundreds of NZDF staff: Exclusive: Security experts warn the data from fitness app Strava could provide valuable ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/06/fitness-app-data-exposes-location-of-hundreds-of-nzdf-staff/
Annual average temperatures have risen by 1.36C since 1908, says Stats NZ.
🔗 Greenhouse gases hit record levels in NZ’s atmosphere, new data shows
Army intel officer Arthur Finegan ordered to pay $1500 for assaulting Queenstown taxi driver
nzherald.co.nz/nz/army-intel-officer-arthur-finegan-ordered-to-pay-1500-for-assaulting-queenstown-taxi-driver/DNCGOYS6ONH6LMCOALYYVYJZ7U/
Chateau Tongariro: Iwi prefer demolition over new commercial lease, briefing says
nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/chateau-tongariro-iwi-prefer-demolition-over-new-commercial-lease-briefing-says/3GKEZWPTRVC5DBTPQRGJNVBU7M/
NZ First vow to 'immediately abolish' Waitangi Tribunal if elected: Party leader Winston Peters said the Treaty of Waitangi Tribunal would be replaced by a new ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/26/nz-first-vow-to-immediately-abolish-waitangi-tribunal-if-elected/
Christa Pike still alive after Tennessee execution drugs administered, lawyers say
nzherald.co.nz/world/christa-pike-still-alive-after-tennessee-execution-drugs-administered-lawyers-say/premium/M4QAOF7LJNG2RGP4LFGMO5RPRA/
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Christa Pike donated her last meal before botched execution to homeless: Christa Pike’s defense team warned a judge that a lethal injection was a bad idea due to ...
the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/christa-pike-donated-last-meal-execution-b3060850.html
Gang of eight sperm whales sink yacht after ramming boat in South Pacific: Crew described terrifying encounter as they were woken up by “loud thud” as the 52ft ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/sperm-whale-attacks-south-pacific-b3060212.html
Phosphate mined in NZ for first time in decades: It's a mineral New Zealand farmers rely on for optimal animal feed, with Stats NZ data showing we imported $26 ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/30/phosphate-mined-in-nz-for-first-time-in-decades/
BusinessDesk Oct 01
Teak directors reported over retentions owed to subbies: The directors of Teak Construction may face action by the Companies Office over how the failed business ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/law-regulation/teak-directors-reported-over-retentions-owed-to-subbies
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Prisons chief resigns after failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee: Frank Strada, commissioner of the state's Department of Correction ...
news.sky.com/story/prisons-chief-resigns-after-failed-execution-of-christa-pike-in-tennessee-13594688
Trevor Mallard appeared to collide with Karl Mokaraka while intervening.
🔗 Watch: 'What is a woman' - Political disruptor heckles Hipkins at market visit
Newzroom Afrika Sep 20
[WATCH] “When you say there’s governance failure, Minister, investigate; you are saying, Minister, investigate the people you appointed ... Show more
Election 2026: Has Labour’s Chris Hipkins’ campaigning improved since 2023 – and what’s Trevor Mallard doing?
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-has-labours-chris-hipkins-campaigning-improved-since-tough-2023-and-whats-trevor-mallard-doing/premium/KSOFZQQ2D5FSHCJIKT7PHDCTCM/
Christchurch pub Cranford Ale House searched by Department of Internal Affairs in pokie investigation
nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchurch-pub-cranford-ale-house-searched-by-department-of-internal-affairs-in-pokie-investigation/HHP6LFPX3NBCDO4QEHY2FACW3Q/
Inland Revenue puts Auckland contractor Total Civil into liquidation: Inland Revenue remains the dominant driver of liquidation enforcement actions.
nzherald.co.nz/property/inland-revenue-puts-auckland-contractor-total-civil-into-liquidation/premium/V7PSSOAWHRFXPDFWUQ3PSNHGSU/
One of the most popular Total War: Warhammer 3 mods was 'deliberately corrupted' by its creator to sabotage AI-made copies
pcgamer.com/games/strategy/one-of-the-most-popular-total-war-warhammer-3-mods-was-deliberately-corrupted-by-its-creator-to-sabotage-ai-made-copies/
Liquidators start court proceedings against SolarZero directors: Remaining unadjudicated creditors are owed an estimated $476m, with Grant Thornton pursuing ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/02/liquidators-start-court-proceedings-against-solarzero-directors/
Tennessee Gov Grilled Over Hiring Man Who Oversaw Botched Executions Before Following Up With Latest Horror
mediaite.com/media/news/tennessee-gov-grilled-over-hiring-man-who-oversaw-botched-executions-before-following-up-with-latest-horror/
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after attempted execution, lawyer says
bbc.com/news/articles/cq8r6rjdvlx6o
Trump Accounts will automatically be created for up to 60 million kids, Treasury says
cbsnews.com/news/trump-accounts-auto-enrollment-treasury-children/
Trump Accounts have auto-enrolled more than 60 million children, Treasury says: More than 60 million children have been automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts ...
cnbc.com/2026/10/01/treasury-trump-accounts-auto-enroll-more-than-60-million-children.html
Treasury confirms plan to auto-enroll millions of children in Trump accounts: The Treasury Department will automatically enroll millions of children in Trump ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/6119209-treasury-auto-enrolls-trump-accounts/
Unclaimed bodies: Who pays? Funeral directors left footing thousands: Funeral directors absorb substantial costs arranging cremations and burials for people who ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/27/unclaimed-bodies-who-pays-funeral-directors-left-footing-thousands/
Treasury gives Willis pre-election boost as surplus forecast improves: Nicola Willis has been given a pre-election reprieve, with Treasury painting a brighter ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1647005/treasury-gives-willis-pre-election-boost-as-surplus-forecast-improves
Government officials think scrapping the BSA is a really bad idea: The media minister was warned of ‘significant potential risks’ if the Broadcasting Standards ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-09-2026/government-officials-think-scrapping-the-bsa-is-a-really-bad-idea
'Disrespectful': Minister and principal at odds over speech: The Principals' Federation president and the Education Minister are firing insults at one another ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/27/disrespectful-minister-and-principal-at-odds-over-speech/
Psychologist who worked with OT, Youth Court charged with sexual offences against young men
nzherald.co.nz/nz/psychologist-who-worked-with-ot-youth-court-charged-with-sexual-offences-against-young-men/WCPG4567AVHF5BAH6T5FI23RLU/
