AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNational Politics: Broadcaster Paul Henry has entered the ACT Party race, saying National has “lost its way” ahead of the November 7 election. Justice & Health: An Auckland man paralysed after dental sedation is still waiting years later for answers from regulators over what went wrong. Economy & Markets: The NZX 50 edged lower as oil prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions, while the kiwi dollar climbed on rate outlook chatter and business confidence improved. Energy & Resources: Sunda Energy has applied for a new offshore petroleum exploration permit in the Taranaki Basin, including work to reprocess seismic data around the Awakino gas field. Sport—Cricket: New Zealand levelled the ODI series against West Indies after Jayden Lennox’s five-for helped secure a five-wicket win. Sport—Rugby: Ireland and New Zealand meet at Eden Park with key fitness updates for Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman. Public Health: Bird flu is “inevitable” in NZ, officials warn, with planning for possible culls if it reaches poultry farms. Culture: Tributes continue after Kiwi actor Sam Neill’s death at 78, with TVNZ and Sky announcing programming changes to mark his legacy.
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