Hipkins edges first New Zealand election debate
The two candidates to be New Zealand's prime minister after the November 7 election have sparred on the cost of living, tax plans and more.
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Questions cloud coalition plan for migrant care staff
The coalition maintains aged care workers will not be impacted by plans to slash migration, despite the sector's high reliance on temporary visa holders.
Infor Unveils Its Expanded Infor Industry AI™ as New Global Research Finds Off-the-Shelf AI Falls Short for Two Out of Three Businesses
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, a leading enterprise provider of cloud software solutions specialized for how industries actually work, today unveiled its Infor Industry AI™ architecture and the next evolution of Infor Velocity Suite, which includes personalized adaptive user experiences, new governance models across customers' entire enterprise, and more Industry AI agents.
Picarro Delivers Top Performance in DVGW FaMeGQ Research Project for Vehicle-Based Methane Leak Detection
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Picarro, Inc., the global leader in Network Intelligence and methane emissions reduction solutions, today announced that its Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) solution achieved the highest overall performance in the Deutscher Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches (DVGW)-funded Fahrzeuggestützte Methanmessung (FaMeGQ) research project, a rigorous evaluation of vehicle-based methane detection...
Currie & Brown research: uncertainty adds almost $2 trillion to global construction costs
LONDON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncertainty has added an average 12.4% to construction project pipeline costs globally over the past year. Applied to forecast global construction spending, that equates to almost US$2 trillion in 2026.The findings come from Currie & Brown's annual Construction Certainty Index, based on a survey of more than 1,300 construction and infrastructure decision-makers across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
THE RISE OF PLACE: MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL REVEALS ASIA PACIFIC’S FUTURE OF FOOD
SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International has unveiled Future of Food 2027, its latest report exploring food and beverage trends across Asia Pacific excluding China. Drawing on conversations with leading chefs, hospitality experts and regional influencers, alongside insights from Marriott International properties across the region, the report reveals a pivotal transformation: the rise of place. As dining breaks free from...
‘Like a zombie movie’: worker relives attack on digger
A witness has described masked union members as "like something out of a zombie movie" in a long-running inquiry that has heard evidence of a wild brawl.
New York state of mind for crime crackdown pledges
Politicians have drawn on New York-style crime prevention plans to resonate with voters at a state election as youth violence continues to make headlines.
Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad
Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of the man who shot and killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas in 2009.
Coalition slashes migrant intake to counter One Nation
Graduate and bridging visas would be axed under a future coalition government, Angus Taylor announced as he revealed his long-awaited migration plan.
Fallen young soldier, father of two a ‘beloved leader’
A soldier killed in a vehicle rollover in a bushland training area has been identified by the Australian Defence Force as a father of two young children.
Greens float state-owned supermarkets for cheaper food
The Greens have backed an idea for the federal government to buy up 200 Coles and Woolies stores in a move ripped straight out of a US mayor's playbook.
Businesses cry out for help to fight off AI cyber risk
An axed cyber security program should be replaced to help small businesses prepare against the rising threat of scams and cyber attacks, the sector says.
AI companies want to bypass copyright laws for content
Major US tech companies have bluntly told an inquiry they want to use Australian content to train models without having to honour the country's copyright rules.
Besieged nation warns COP31 can’t be climate talkfest
The tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu has hosted presidents and prime ministers to demonstrate the starkest impacts of rising sea levels before major climate talks.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 6.02 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $17.4 Billion
NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. ("Bitmine" or the "Company") a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash & marketable securities + "moonshots" holdings totaling $17.4 billion.As of October 4, 2026 at 6:30pm ET, the Company's crypto holdings are comprised of 6,016,414 ETH at...
Habitat for Humanity’s new global research report finds three in four people are cutting back on essentials to afford housing
ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing costs are forcing millions of people around the world into difficult trade-offs, coming at the expense of food, healthcare, financial security and major plans for the future, according to a global research report released today by Habitat for Humanity International. Titled Home at What Cost? and based on nationally representative surveys of 30,000 people across 22 countries, the report reveals that...
‘Gobsmacked’: emblem response thrills 2032 Games boss
A largely positive response to the leaked 2032 Brisbane Games emblem has thrilled organisers as they sweat on the Olympic sport program being finalised.
Spain’s PM calls election amid pressure over housing
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called an early election for November 29 after Spain's parliament rejected his government's key housing decrees.
Cymulate Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Indian Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition for Advancing Continuous Security Validation
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan pleased to announce that Cymulate has received the 2026 Indian Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition in the breach and attack simulation industry for its outstanding achievements in continuous security validation, platform innovation, and customer impact. The recognition highlights Cymulate's leadership in advancing proactive cybersecurity strategies, strengthening enterprise...
Inside billionaire’s bargain waterfront arena lease
A sports arena has been leased by a state government to the billionaire owner of the National Basketball League for less than the cost of a house in the area.
One Nation to shuffle deck, rent Gina Rinehart office
One Nation will soon rent a "striking three-storey" office from Gina Rinehart and shuffle senior staffing roles as it seeks to gain dominance in each state.
Southeast Asia’s China travel map is widening, Traveloka platform data shows
SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Asian travelers are exploring a wider range of destinations across China, according to new Traveloka platform data.Travelers across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are booking a broader range of cities in China. Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou remain the four most booked destinations, while cities beyond these established places accounted for a growing share of...
Nearly Half of Asia Pacific Consumers Open to Using Stablecoins in the Next Five Years, Visa Study Finds
SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today released new survey findings on stablecoin awareness and consumer sentiment in Asia Pacific. The research reveals growing interest in practical uses such as everyday spending, travel and cross-border money movement, while limited understanding and concerns around trust remain barriers to wider use.
Stores held at gunpoint for not bowing to dodgy tobacco
The federal government insists a crackdown on tobacco crime is working, but those in the industry are desperate for an excise cut as underground trade thrives.
Iran says Hormuz won’t reopen until conditions are met
Iran's oil minister has resigned for "personal reasons", the country says, as the diplomatic standoff with the US over the Strait of Hormuz continues.
Australia backs energy as it cops heat at climate talks
Australia has pledged millions of dollars to boost renewable energy in the Pacific but faces criticism from other nations over fossil fuel exports.
Brazil presidential election will head to runoff vote
Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro are vying to become president of Brazil, as the first round of votes failed to deliver a result.
Iran insists conditions be met to reopen oil waterway
Iran has reaffirmed its stand on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, insisting its seven conditions must be met by the US.
Auctions flop as home buyers digest rising rates
Australia's auction clearance rates have dropped to nearly their lowest levels of the year as another interest rate rise eats into buyer budgets.
Riders rally over potholes as land tax cut locked in
Land taxes will be slashed regardless of who wins Victoria's election in a pledge that could save 250,000 people sizeable sums.