AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEntertainment: New Zealand screen legend Sam Neill has died aged 78 in Sydney, described by his family as “sudden and unexpected” but “cancer free” after treatment for stage-three blood cancer. Tributes have poured in from across New Zealand and Australia, including PM Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese, as fans remember Neill’s roles from Jurassic Park to The Piano and Peaky Blinders. Cricket (WI vs NZ): West Indies have recalled Shimron Hetmyer to replace injured Justin Greaves for the 2nd and 3rd ODIs against New Zealand, with Greaves returning to Barbados for rehabilitation. Economy/Primary industries: Fonterra has cut its 2026/27 farmgate milk price forecast to 9.25 NZ dollars per kgMS, citing weaker global dairy demand and stronger supply. Business/Trade: Air India and Air New Zealand are exploring direct flights, pending regulatory approval. Sports (NZ talent): Team New Zealand won silver at the 39th International Young Physicists’ Tournament in Zurich, with a 2027 Auckland hosting bid now in focus.
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