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Business · 19 October 2026

Federal Court declares goldmine’s Aboriginal protection order fundamentally flawed, leaving market participants to mine the loopholes

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

A Federal Court judge found the Aboriginal protection order for a New South Wales goldmine fundamentally flawed, prompting market participants to question the legal safeguards around mining projects.

Business · 19 October 2026

Gas‑gate: Sydney’s New Rules Pull Asian Giants into a Tug‑of‑War

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Labor’s contentious export limits aim to keep more gas at home, risking a diplomatic backlash from Asian energy giants as markets scramble to adjust.

Business · 19 October 2026

Stax Resurrected by Sneaker‑Marketplace Founders as Retail Collapse Reboots

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

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…

Business · 19 October 2026

KiwiSaver Rate Rise: Bigger Pensions, Smaller Wallets?

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

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…

Business · 19 October 2026

Parliament’s Superannuation Circus: Politicians Trade Spin for Spectacle as KiwiSaver Gets a Make‑over

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

All parties concede New Zealand’s superannuation system is a fiscal strain, but each offers a distinct, often theatrical, solution to the KiwiSaver conundrum.

Business · 19 October 2026

Red Light Antics: New Zealand Railways' Quest for Tech Upgrades

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

New Zealand's rail safety systems face an evolution as concerns over trains running red lights escalate. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission urges caution in treating red lights as polite suggestions. Rail op…

Business · 19 October 2026

Self‑replicating AI Worms Threaten The City’s Data Pillars, Anthropic Warns

Iris Quay, London desk

Anthropic warns that self‑replicating AI worms, possible by year‑end, could flood the City’s data centres, prompting bankers to draft emergency protocols.

Business · 19 October 2026

Theranos Doc Hits 2,000 Sold‑Out Shows, Netflix’s Box‑Office Milestone Still a Mystery

Noor Hale, World desk

The documentary “You Can See Everything” about Elizabeth Holmes has sold out over 2,000 screenings despite not being in wide release, and Netflix has noted a related box‑office milestone.

Business · 18 October 2026

Bangkok Boardroom: Rogue French Fridges Join Cyber‑Attack Talk Among World Finance Leaders

Iris Quay, London desk

At a Bangkok gathering of central bankers and economists, the threat of cyber‑fraud was discussed alongside the unexpected topic of rogue French refrigerators, underscoring the challenges of global cooperation on digit…