AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNZ dollar slide: The Kiwi is slipping against the US and even sitting near a 13-year low versus the Aussie, with analysts pointing to the interest-rate gap and a sluggish economy. Auckland incident: Police cordoned off an Auckland road after hazardous materials were found in a car in Epsom, following a fleeing-driver stop. Housing pressure before election: Strathmore Housing Action is urging Kāinga Ora to pause a controversial public-housing sale in Nuku Street, warning it could worsen the shortage just weeks out from the vote. All Blacks scrum row: All Blacks coach Dave Rennie renewed criticism of South Africa’s scrum tactics and wants World Rugby to simplify the set-piece laws. NRL grand final: Sydney Roosters edged Newcastle Knights 19-18 in a classic decider, with Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal the difference. Cricket (NZ link): New Zealand’s junior teams were in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup results mix, while India’s Irani Cup win featured Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar—both now in the spotlight ahead of the NZ tour.
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