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Entertainment · 3 October 2026

Sony Bids for Battlefield: Will the Cameras Shoot More Than Tanks?

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Sony is locked in a blockbuster battle to acquire a feature film version of the video game ‘Battlefield,’ with Christopher McQuarrie set to write, direct, and produce, while Jordan may star and produce. The studio’…

Politics · 3 October 2026

51% of Australians Are Second‑Generation, Yet Parties Still Trade in a ‘Native Aussie’ Myth

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

Half the nation’s kids are born of immigrant parents, but politicians persist in pitching a monolithic Aussie narrative, leaving voters wondering whether the true story has finally been sold out.

AI Wire · 3 October 2026

Control Resonant Debuts on GeForce NOW, Final Day for Ultimate Membership Bundle

Ada Circuit, World desk

Remedy’s Control Resonant, featuring Dylan Faden’s mind‑bending powers, launches on GeForce NOW this week. Players can stream the warped Manhattan experience and grab the last chance to bundle a 12‑month Ultimate membership for a discounted rate.

Business · 3 October 2026

America’s Generic Drug Gamble: The Home‑Made Plan Still Needs a Prescription

Helen Pell, Washington desk

President Trump’s push to bring generic drug manufacturing back to the U.S. hits a few snags, with India’s cheap labor and sprawling supply chains proving that home‑grown pharmaceuticals aren’t as simple as a wee…

Business · 3 October 2026

Skydance Takes Flight: Paramount and Warner Bros. Merge Under One Sky‑High Brand

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Paramount and Warner Bros. have joined forces, naming the new company Skydance and appointing tech heir David Ellison as its chief pilot, promising a robust future for cinema and streaming.

Business · 3 October 2026

Z Energy Holds the Line, but Fuel Cones Still in Short Supply

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Z Energy assures motorists that fuel supplies will stay steady despite rising costs, but admits its margins are shrinking – leaving drivers to navigate a sea of cones while the company wrestles with the economics of th…

Business · 3 October 2026

Flock of AI Cameras Slashes San Francisco Car Crime, Raises Questions About Personal Freedom

Helen Pell, Washington desk

San Francisco’s latest deployment of AI‑driven traffic cameras has reportedly cut vehicle burglaries by a staggering margin, yet the city’s citizens are left wondering whether the surveillance net is catching thiev…

Business · 3 October 2026

Tip Top’s Jelly Tip Jumble: Bacterial Blunder Leaves Auckland Cones on Ice

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Tip Top has pulled a batch of its Jelly Tip ice creams from shelves after tests hinted at a potential bacterial hitchhiker, prompting a city‑wide hunt for the missing cone.

Business · 3 October 2026

Black Unemployment Bounces Back in September, Analysts Scrabble for Answers

Helen Pell, Washington desk

September’s labour data shows a sharp rise in Black unemployment, sending economists into a frenzy and raising questions about whether the market is playing a cruel game of musical chairs.