WORLD NEWS RT - October 1 2026 (17:00 MSK)

NZ 2nd OCT 2026

Published 2 Oct 2026

Explosions have been reported in Ethiopia’s capital following an alleged drone attack by an armed opposition alliance as unrest intensifies. Meanwhile, NATO and some EU officials are blaming Russia for separate developments despite questions over the evidence presented. Moscow also says it is being wrongly blamed for a humanitarian crisis in Alyoshki, Kherson, claiming Ukrainian forces are preventing vital aid from reaching civilians.

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The Pretence of Certainty

elocal magazine • Opinion • 12 Oct 2026

by Dr. Guy Hatchard PhD [Hatchard Report]

Dr Guy Hatchard questions why New Zealand's rising emergency department presentations have not prompted a comprehensive investigation into possible contributing factors, including Covid-19 vaccination history. He examines research into IgG4 immune responses, challenges assumptions about mRNA vaccine safety and calls for greater transparency from Health NZ. His opinion also considers how political parties and the media have responded to the…

Winston Peters Says New Zealand Has Lost Its Appeal. The Productivity Crisis Explains Why

Decades of weak investment and productivity growth have left New Zealand struggling to deliver the prosperity its people expect

elocal magazine • Election • 13 Oct 2026

Winston Peters says New Zealand remains a desirable country, but is no longer as attractive as it once was. Behind that observation lies a deeper economic problem: a country that has struggled for decades to increase the value it produces for every hour worked Report by eLocal · New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has acknowledged something increasingly difficult to ignore: New Zealand is not the country of economic opportunity it once…

Decision Time for Lake Waikare - Whangamarino Wetland

Andy Loader, Poke the Bear • Opinion • 12 Oct 2026

by Andy Loader

Andy Loader questions the proposed action plan for Lake Waikare and the Whangamarino Wetland, asking where the cost-benefit analysis, scientific evidence and measurable outcomes are for a project estimated at $1 billion. He argues that government decisions have contributed to the environmental problems, particularly water flows and koi carp, and challenges whether local ratepayers should bear the cost of remediation. Over the last few weeks…

"Zelensky Has Gone Too Far": Musk's Diesel Rebuke Raises a Bigger Question About the Human Cost of War

After years of destruction in Ukraine, an attack on Russian fuel infrastructure draws a sharp rebuke from Washington's most influential figures.

Independent News Roundup • World News • 12 Oct 2026

Elon Musk has publicly backed Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, declaring that he has "gone too far" following attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. But after more than four years of devastating warfare, the timing of that condemnation raises an uncomfortable question: why has the disruption of diesel supplies become such a decisive point of confrontation? INR Report: Based on reporting by RT World News HERE ·…

Former Police Officer Seeks to Avoid Conviction After Admitting Objectionable Material Offence

Nearly 40 years of police service, nine objectionable images and a disputed employment argument raise questions about accountability and public trust.

elocal magazine • Crime • 13 Oct 2026

Former Auckland police officer Matthew Rogers has pleaded guilty to possessing objectionable publications but is asking the court to discharge him without conviction. His application places the consequences for his future employment against the seriousness of the offending and the higher standards the public expects from those entrusted to enforce the law Report by eLocal · A former Auckland police officer with nearly four decades of service is…