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Democrats gain control of US Senate

News November 4, 2026

Democrats have secured control of the US Senate following the 2026 midterm elections, winning at least six seats previously held by Republicans while also...

Revolut becomes NZ’s first digital-only bank

New Zealand has its first fully digital bank after the Reserve Bank registered Revolut as the country's 27th bank. The global financial services company has...

Election Round Up 2026 – 4 Nov

The final 1News-Verian poll puts National on 30% and Labour on 29%, with the Greens on 16%, ACT on 10%, NZ First on 8%...

Winston Peters: ‘This is the most consequential election of my political career’

With just days to go before the election, Winston Peters has given RCR his final pre-election interview, telling Paul Brennan this is the most...

Two dead following aircraft crash in Nelson

Two people have died in an aircraft crash in the Nelson region. Police were notified of a plane that had been overdue just before midday...

Second arrest following Manawatū incidents

Police have made a second arrest in relation to offences that occurred on 21 October. The incidents included a ram raid at a shop on...

Eight people in custody following incident at Hutt Hospital

Eight people have been taken into custody following an incident at Hutt Hospital Tuesday morning. Police were called to High Street at around 10:20am following...

Americans head to polls in US Midterm Elections

Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, for the 2026 midterm elections, with control of both chambers of Congress at stake. All...

US strikes Iran after drone incident

The United States has reportedly launched airstrikes against Iranian military installations on Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz, following an incident involving American...

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Brazil handed Washington a setback it won’t forgive

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Shady money boosting third-party ‘spoilers’ in US midterms – Axios

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$16.5 million in outside spending could tip key races in a record-breaking election cycle, the outlet has warned. More than...

Moscow mocks Kiev’s language hypocrisy exposed by ‘torture chamber’ scandal

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Vladimir Zelensky’s top aide apparently reverted to Russian during the tense confrontation. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has questioned...

Five arrested after South African farmer tortured and mutilated

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South African police have detained five suspects following a savage attack on cattle farmer Donovan Marx, 50, who was...

Denmark vows to recover millions lost in toxic Ukraine arms deal (Video)

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The money was channeled through Estonia, exposing the Baltic country’s defense minister and forcing him to resign over suspected...

WEFs ‘Cyber Pandemic’ warning resurfaces as supermarket attacks raise questions

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Reports of coordinated cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration systems across five European countries have reignited concerns about the World Economic...

Money

FBI blames North Korea for record crypto heist

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French economy ‘headed straight for a wall’ – finance minister

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German auto giant posts multi-billion-euro loss

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UK government plans sweeping bank account powers to recover unpaid tax

October 25, 2026

Saudi oil boss issues global supply warning

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Oil breaks $100 as Middle East fighting deepens supply fears

September 10, 2026

BRICS pushes cheaper payment systems to reduce reliance on US Dollar

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Launching a second scientific revolution

How legacy media use fear, isolation and propaganda to shape public opinion

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Wired for War: German media giant Axel Springer awards Palantir’s Thiel

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Human rights in the post-pandemic era

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BRICS 2026: Who’s coming and what’s on the agenda?

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Sport
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Rugby League World Cup celebrations end in arrest

Tonga edge Samoa to secure League World Cup semifinal showdown

Phoenix maintain perfect start with convincing win over Newcastle

Sherrock stuns Littler to win $1.9m darts prize

Sport

Tenerife footballer dies after horror on-field collision (Video)

China maintains Real Madrid TV blackout despite Mbappé apology

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China's state broadcaster CCTV refused to televise Real Madrid's latest match despite Kylian Mbappé...

Kiwis demolish Fiji 78-0 to reach RL World Cup semifinals

Ice hockey federation fumes after being ordered to readmit Russians

Black Caps smash records in crushing victory over India

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Dale Duncan – The Grit of the Ghan

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Dolly Parton dies at 80

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Incheon becomes world’s busiest international airport

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Tech

Hackers expose US immigration surveillance network

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AI agents disabled safeguards and one denied it – OpenAI

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Wired for War: Israeli firm ran global surveillance operation through online ads, investigation finds

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Dutch eyewear chain halts Meta smart glasses sales over privacy concerns

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Ukraine Crisis

European leaders are ‘political masochists’ – Russian FM

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Deadly Ukrainian drone raid causes ‘significant damage’ in Belgorod

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Ukrainian police choke woman unconscious (Video)

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Putin meets Trump envoy in St. Petersburg

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Prominent Chinese #MeToo activist Sophia Huang Xueqin sentenced to 5 years for ‘Subversion’

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Biden’s daughter confirms authenticity of stolen diary describing ‘inappropriate showers’ with the president and ‘sex addiction’

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Ardern’s new university role draws backlash

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Brian Tamaki pleads not guilty to inciting racial disharmony

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US expanding bioweapons research in Africa, says Russian general

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Election Round Up – 29 Oct

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The wasted vote scam: Cheerleading the same arse that put you in the s***

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Australia

Trans-Tasman week of action results in arrests and drug seizures

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Rogue OpenAI agent breaches Australian government system

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NZ & Australia move closer to economic integration

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Albanese faces backlash after calling for One Nation’s defeat

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USA

Early US midterm voting shatters record

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Trump has not decided on new Iran strikes – Rubio

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Gene-edited strawberries enter US food supply without mandatory labelling

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Brazil handed Washington a setback it won’t forgive

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COVID-19

The Covid reckoning that never came

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Dr Matt Shelton – A courageous shining light

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School principal struck off after Covid test-result case tells her side of the story

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Climate Change

‘Climate lawsuits’ against businesses blocked

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Foxton solar farm fast-tracked

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Luxon doubles down on ‘Net Zero’

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Crime

Appeal for information following copper theft in Marton

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Police response across Auckland and Waikato lands three in court

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Arrests and illicit firearms seized in Australasian crackdown

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Dargaville homicide investigation continues

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China

US and China establish ‘AI incidents’ hotline

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Xi arrives for Washington summit with Trump

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Putin holds talks with Xi and Modi at SCO summit

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Putin, Xi and Modi to meet

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Chinese nursery owner jailed for life over mass lead poisoning of children

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Russia declassifies files on Ukrainian organiser of WWII massacre

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Democrats gain control of US Senate

News November 4, 2026 9

Democrats have secured control of the US Senate following...

Revolut becomes NZ’s first digital-only bank

News November 4, 2026 4

New Zealand has its first fully digital bank after...

Election Round Up 2026 – 4 Nov

News November 4, 2026 5

The final 1News-Verian poll puts National on 30% and...

Winston Peters: ‘This is the most consequential election of my political career’

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With just days to go before the election, Winston...

What the midterm elections say about America

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