WORLD NEWS RT - October 26 2026 (19:00 MSK)

NZ 27th October 2026

Published 27 Oct 2026

The Russia-Africa Media Forum, organised by RT, brings African journalists together to challenge mainstream narratives about the continent. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Voronezh reportedly kills three people and injures more than 30, as discussions continue over restarting peace negotiations next month. Across Italy, protests over soaring fuel prices and inflation escalate into riots, with unrest spreading south following violent demonstrations in Turin, Milan and Rome.

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The Maori Economy

When does the extortion stop?

Andy Loader, Poke the Bear • Opinion • 27 Oct 2026

by Andy Loader

With New Zealand's Māori economy valued at $126 billion, Andy Loader questions the continuing allocation of taxpayer funding, Treaty-related claims and the costs of iwi consultation in major infrastructure projects. Examining land ownership, resource consent agreements and co-governance, Loader argues for greater financial transparency, accountability and equal treatment under the law. His commentary challenges whether current arrangements…

From Natural Resources to National Wealth: NZ First Proposes a Norwegian-Style Future for New Zealand

Winston Peters unveils a $1 billion resource survey and sovereign wealth fund proposal that could change how New Zealand develops, owns and reinvests its national wealth

elocal magazine • Election • 28 Oct 2026

For generations, New Zealand has struggled with weak productivity growth, dependence on overseas capital and the challenge of funding the infrastructure and industries needed for lasting prosperity. New Zealand First's latest policy proposes a different economic pathway: discover the nation's resource potential, capture substantial public revenue from its development, and turn that income into enduring national wealth capable of helping build…

Britain Warns Households to Prepare for Blackouts and Supply Disruptions as Army Chief Raises Prospect of War

A new 72-hour emergency preparedness campaign coincides with warnings about national defence, infrastructure vulnerability and growing geopolitical tensions.

Independent News Roundup • World News • 27 Oct 2026

The British government is urging households to prepare for three days without essential services, including electricity, water and communications. Coming alongside warnings from Britain's Army chief that citizens may face sacrifices for national defence, the campaign raises wider questions about national resilience, infrastructure security and whether New Zealand is adequately prepared for a major disruption INR Report: Based on reporting by…

What’s The Real Importance Of Putin’s Recent Prediction Of The EU’s Inevitable Collapse?

by Andrew Korybko

Independent News Roundup • Analysis • 27 Oct 2026

The salience isn’t whether he truly believes it, but whether his Foreign Ministry and intelligence services politicize their assessments of this scenario to conform to what they think he wants to hear, which would go against what he earlier said about the need to abandon wishful thinking by Andrew Korybko · The salience isn’t whether he truly believes it, but whether his Foreign Ministry and intelligence services politicize their assessments…

NZ Election 2026: Forget the Promises. What Does Government Performance Actually Show?

Ten voter priorities reveal the real tests facing New Zealand's political parties

elocal magazine • Election • 27 Oct 2026

As election campaigning focuses on personalities, polling and promises, The Facts Machine is challenging voters to examine measurable results. Its ten leading voter issues provide a starting point for testing what successive governments have delivered and what the next government must improve. Report by eLocal · The central question is not simply which political party promises the most. It is which policies can demonstrably improve the lives of…