New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie has recalled former captain Scott Barrett and loose forward Shannon Frizell in his 34-man squad named on September 28, 2026, ahead of the Bledisloe Cup series against the Wallabies starting at Eden Park in Auckland. Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell Return from Sidelines Barrett spent most of 2026 sidelined … Read more
ASEAN and the European Union face mounting pressure to establish a region-to-region economic framework by their 50th anniversary next year, a move business leaders argue could eventually culminate in a full free trade agreement. EU-Asean Business Council Chairman Jens Ruebbert pitched the proposal on Sept. 22, 2026, during a Manila consultation alongside the 58th Asean … Read more
Late prostate cancer detection leaves families grappling with enduring grief and life-altering losses, according to Shirley Hazelwood, whose husband Daniel died from the disease on December 12, 2024. The Impact of Late-Stage Prostate Cancer on Families Families often face prolonged emotional fallout long after a loved one passes away from advanced prostate cancer. Shirley Hazelwood … Read more
Charity Auction Sells Tank of Petrol for $2,500 to Benefit Hawke’s Bay Women’s Refuges A Napier business owner paid $2,500 at a charity gala to fill up his wife’s car with petrol, highlighting cost-of-living strains while anchoring a fundraising drive that brought in $35,000 for Hastings and Napier Women’s Refuges. Peter Gerbes, managing director of … Read more
Reserve Bank of New Zealand officials announced the appointment of Rebecca Williams to the Monetary Policy Committee, bringing institutional forecasting experience to the central bank’s rate-setting body ahead of an upcoming review. Finance Minister Nicola Willis stated that Williams brings strong institutional knowledge to the committee, pointing to her extensive background inside the central bank’s … Read more
The 1996 All Blacks team remains a benchmark for consistency and cohesion. Front-row warriors Craig Dowd, Sean Fitzpatrick, and Olo Brown anchored a side that played all 10 tests without change, including four against the Springboks. Their 9-1 record, with only the fourth test lost, showcased a blend of skill, speed, and tactical precision. Notably, … Read more
More than 80 countries are ready to accommodate Indonesia’s mandatory halal certification policy, according to the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH). The international readiness signals growing global coordination as the government prepares to enforce strict certification requirements under existing regulations. BPJPH head Ahmad Haikal Hasan stated that Indonesia conducted extensive outreach and communication with the … Read more
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed an offer of foreign assistance from Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Friday to help combat severe forest fires that have triggered worsening transboundary haze across the region. Malaysian Fire-Fighting Deployment and Regional Impact Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi traveled to Indonesia on Friday to offer … Read more
Kumar, a former Waitematā FC football player, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to injuring a rival player during a violent on-field brawl and subsequently attacking two family members, according to court documents released to the New Zealand Herald. The sentencing, handed down by Judge Retzlaff, addresses a sequence of violent incidents … Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that he spoke with US President Donald Trump in recent days, emphasizing that Ottawa remains prepared to reach a fair trade deal despite escalating economic tensions and retaliatory tariffs, according to reports. Trade Talks Stall Amid US Tariffs and Canadian Retaliation Ever since Trump took office again last year, … Read more