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1. Daily NZX update, Thursday, October 29, 2026 interest.co.nz · 29 Oct 2026

   Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 edges up +0.2% as Freightways, Stride Property, Spark and Auckland Airport gain; Hallensteins, Gentrack, Briscoes and Vista Group decline

2. Business confidence holds firm in October, ANZ says interest.co.nz · 29 Oct 2026

   The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey finds firms 'relatively optimistic' in October, although future cost pressures are still top of mind

3. Rokoika denies involvement in missing $50m cocaine case Post-Courier · 29 Oct 2026

   Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) acting Commissioner Lavi Rokoika has denied speculation linking her to the investigation into the disappearance of cocaine valued at more than $50 million(US$25 million) from the Suva High Court evidence room. The post Rokoika denies involvement…

4. Barnes scores 28 as Raptors rout Magic 129-99 Global News · 29 Oct 2026

   Scottie Barnes led all scorers with 28 points as the Toronto Raptors routed the Orlando Magic 129-99 on Wednesday without superstar Kawhi Leonard in the lineup.

5. From U.S., Bolsonaro declares himself rightful leader of Brazil after election loss The Japan Times · 29 Oct 2026

   The Brazilian senator alleged an electoral coup d'etat had been carried out by his country's Supreme Court and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

6. Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating ‘pressure’ in South-east Asia SPH Media · 29 Oct 2026

   Richard Marles urged allies and partners to deepen cooperation.

7. Australia's Smith cleared of serious neck injury, set to play in first NZ test CNA · 29 Oct 2026
8. Anwar warns decline in reading and shallow thinking threaten civilisation Malay Mail · 29 Oct 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The decline of reading culture and the rise of shallow thinking in the digital age are pressing challenges that could threaten the future of civilisation, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post yesterday, the prime minister shared his thoughts after…

9. Readers share why and how they are avoiding AI ABC News (Australia) · 29 Oct 2026

   Readers aged 18 to 64 share the reasons they are rejecting AI after reading our story, which asked: Will you really be left behind if you avoid AI?

10. Seoul court dismisses lawsuit by Tesla owners seeking refunds for 'Full Self-Driving' tech CNA · 29 Oct 2026