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New Zealand's property market is entering a period of unusually high housing stock, with 37,433 homes available for sale during October — the largest October selection since 2014. While buyers enjoy greater choice, falling asking prices, fewer new listings and a seven-year low in auction activity suggest vendors are facing a more challenging selling environment. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Susan Edmunds for RNZ, incorporating October…

Thousands of Auckland residents are losing internet connectivity as thieves hunting for scrap copper damage vital fibre-optic infrastructure. Police warn the consequences extend far beyond interrupted broadband, with one school reporting a 20-minute delay accessing a student's medical information during an emergency. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by RNZ, with additional eLocal analysis of infrastructure security and community resilience. · …

Western analysts frequently measure Russia's progress in Ukraine by territory gained or lost. But the author of this TrendCompass opinion argues that Moscow's longer-term objective may be to reshape Ukraine's political system rather than simply occupy more land. IN DEPTH: Originally published by TrendCompass, 6 November 2026. · With all the excitement going on all over the place, the war in Ukraine almost became background noise. Observers,…

Did Democrats turn Trump's own America First playbook against the Republicans? Former Trump adviser George Papadopoulos joins Rick to examine the GOP's midterm election setbacks, arguing that broken promises, the Iran war, tariffs and immigration policies alienated MAGA voters. With traditionally Republican states turning blue, he says Democrats successfully tapped into voter concerns over living costs, the economy and foreign wars. What does…

Russia, the United States and Ukraine are preparing for another round of peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November, with President Vladimir Putin confirming the timetable. The discussions will focus on security guarantees, de-escalation and the possibility of a lasting settlement to the conflict. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE, published 6 November 2026. · Talks Set for Abu Dhabi · Russian President Vladimir Putin has…

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has accused Elon Musk of responsibility for the military use of his Starlink satellite network in Ukraine, claiming the technology has helped facilitate attacks on civilians. The dispute raises questions about the responsibilities of private technology companies, the control of military communications and the growing influence of commercial infrastructure in modern warfare INR Report: Based on reporting…

Violent confrontations outside a National Guard facility near Kyiv have exposed deep tensions over military recruitment, detention and accountability. Allegations of torture and organised exploitation have emerged, while Ukrainian authorities dispute the most serious claims. The controversy raises a fundamental question: who exercises power over citizens when wartime military authority comes into conflict with individual rights? INR Report:…

INR Report: Based on commentary by Tarik Cyril Amar for RT HERE, published 6 November 2026. · A Political Earthquake · The Republican Party's reported defeat in America's November 2026 midterm elections has prompted questions about the future of Donald Trump's presidency and the direction of the conservative movement that brought him to power. The scale of the setback, described by several American publications as historically significant, has…

Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and naval supply vessels reportedly trigger widespread blackouts in Kyiv. Meanwhile, another Ukrainian woman is arrested amid a crackdown on protesters who exposed an alleged torture facility linked to a neo-Nazi military unit. In Israel, the president faces uncertainty over appointing a new prime minister following inconclusive elections and consultations with political parties, including the…

Ukrainians protesting an alleged military-run torture facility face detention and forced on-camera apologies. Anti-corruption investigators expose disturbing links between criminal networks involved in kidnappings, beatings and drug trafficking and senior security officials, with graphic footage revealing brutal violence. Meanwhile, France deploys 70,000 police officers as nationwide protests intensify, while opposition MPs accuse President…