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WorldLabour Day 2026 NZ: Date, Holiday Pay and What's Open
NZ Labour Day is Monday, Oct 26, 2026. Time and a half and a day in lieu if you work, what's open, Hawke's Bay's four-day weekend and the next holidays.
WorldSPM 2026 Dates: Exams Start Oct. 26, Papers Nov. 23
SPM 2026 starts Oct. 26 with the Malay speaking test; written papers run Nov. 23 to Dec. 17 for 420,879 candidates. Key dates and core subject times.
WorldBrazil Election Runoff 2026: Poll Times, Polls and Results
Brazil's runoff is Sunday, Oct 25: Lula vs Flávio Bolsonaro. Polls open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brasília time. Times where you are, the latest polls, and results.
MoneyCanada benefit payment dates: CCB, CPP and OAS in October
The Canada child benefit is paid on 20 October and CPP and OAS on 28 October 2026. Every Canada.ca benefit payment date to December in one table.
GamingUxie, Mesprit and Azelf Max Battle Day: times and bonuses
Dynamax Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf debut on Saturday 24 October, 2 to 5 p.m. local time. Which one appears where you live, the bonuses and the ticket.
MoneySocial Security payment schedule: October to December 2026
Social Security pays on Oct 14, 21 or 28 by birth date, SSI on 1 and 30 October. The 2027 COLA is 3.6%: when it starts, plus all dates to December.
TechiPhone Duo India price, pre-order time and sale date
iPhone Duo goes on sale in India on 23 October from ₹2,99,900. GST, the ₹7,000 card offer, Apple Store hours and Jio/Airtel/Vi eSIM.
MoneyMTBPS 2026: key numbers from the mini budget
2026 MTBPS: 1.2% growth this year, revenue R54.1bn above forecast, a 3.9% deficit and a fuel levy cut of R1.50 on petrol and R3 on diesel from 4 November.
MoneyUK inflation rises to 3.5% in September 2026
UK CPI inflation rose to 3.5% in September 2026, up from 3.1% and above the 3.4% expected. CPIH 3.6%, core 2.8%. What it means for pensions and benefits.
WorldOntario Municipal Elections 2026: Oct 26 and How to Vote
Ontario elects mayors, councils and school trustees on Monday, Oct 26, 2026. Who can vote, Toronto's hours and mayor race polls, Ottawa, and what to bring.
WorldVancouver Election Results 2026: Pete Fry Elected Mayor
Pete Fry (Green) is Vancouver's new mayor with 98,494 votes to Ken Sim's 67,467. Full unofficial results for mayor, council, Park and School boards.
TechiPhone Duo Malaysia price, pre-order time and release date
iPhone Duo goes on sale in Malaysia on 23 October from RM 9,499; pre-orders opened 8pm MYT on 16 Oct. Prices, where to buy, vs Singapore.
TechiPhone Duo Singapore price, pre-order time and release date
iPhone Duo goes on sale in Singapore on 23 October from S$3,099; pre-orders opened 8pm SGT on 16 Oct. Prices, Apple Stores, vs Malaysia.
InternetInstagram Instants: How to Turn It Off, and Ofcom Probe
How to turn off Instagram Instants and undo one you sent, plus what Ofcom's October 6 investigation into Meta covers and what it could mean.
MoneyEPRA Fuel Prices to Nov 14: Petrol Ksh226.96 in Nairobi
EPRA raised fuel prices on Oct 14: Nairobi petrol Ksh226.96, diesel Ksh227.76, kerosene Ksh219.87 until Nov 14. Town prices, why, VAT 8% to Jan 14.
TechApple HomeView: Price, Release Date, Colors and Features
Apple announced HomeView on Oct 13: $299, pre-order now, on sale Nov 13. Colors, countries, price by country, wall-mounted model, and what was rumored.
ScienceGreat ShakeOut 2026: Oct 15 at 10:15 a.m. and What to Do
The Great ShakeOut earthquake drill is Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. local time. How to Drop, Cover and Hold On, and what not to do in an earthquake.
WorldBC Election 2026: Date, How to Vote and When Results Come
B.C. votes Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific. Advance voting ends Oct 21. The parties and leaders, the latest polls and when results come.
WorldAlberta Referendum Results 2026: Unofficial Count
Unofficial, 80% reporting: 75.5% chose to remain in Canada on Question 10, 24.5% a separation referendum. Yes/No results for all 10 Alberta questions.
TechiPhone Duo delivery date: when your preorder will arrive
iPhone Duo goes on sale Oct 23. US orders placed now show Jan 25, 2027, but Apple is moving some dates up. No walk-ins in Japan and Korea. Track yours.