Sports · 19 October 2026
Sebastian Fundora delivered a knockout punch a fraction of a second after the final bell, sending Ermal Hadribeaj to the canvas and successfully defending his WBC title, sparking immediate controversy.
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Business · 19 October 2026
After collapsing in June following an ill‑fated retail expansion, the athleisure brand Stax is being revived by the couple who founded a popular sneaker‑trading marketplace. Their plan relies on limited‑edition dro…
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Sports · 19 October 2026
The All Blacks delivered a powerful haka after their match to honour teammate Nathan Charles, newly diagnosed with MND.
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Business · 19 October 2026
A NZIER paper warns that raising KiwiSaver contribution rates could boost retirement preparedness, but may reduce households' financial flexibility today, creating a trade‑off between future security and present cash f…
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World · 19 October 2026
Police unleashed tear gas in central Paris while trying to arrest suspects and disperse crowds after protests in major French cities erupted into violence and looting.
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Politics · 19 October 2026
Labor is counting on tax cuts to calm angry voters, but economists warn the measures will be inflationary and won’t be enough to offset rising living costs.
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Lighter · 19 October 2026
A high school teacher in Sandy Springs, Georgia, was surprised by a tiny black cat stuck in her car engine, bringing unexpected joy to her Halloween wedding anniversary.
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Politics · 19 October 2026
Senator Jordon Steele‑John denies he is on leave and accuses Greens leader David Shoebridge of mishandling complaints about his conduct towards women, arguing the issue is about factionalism rather than accountability.
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Politics · 19 October 2026
The Wentworth MP and a senior adviser to the Treasury’s reform team have thrown their weight behind a GST adjustment to balance tax cuts, urging new budget rules as government spending climbs toward record levels under…
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