AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBird flu alert: New Zealand has confirmed its first H5N1 case in a brown skua found on Petone beach in Wellington, with officials saying there’s no sign of mass deaths or bird-to-bird spread yet and urging people to report clusters of sick or dead birds. Markets & cost pressures: The NZX 50 snapped a two-week run after Middle East tensions pushed oil higher, while Summerset slid on data showing the housing market stays subdued; the kiwi is still set for a third weekly gain as rate-hike bets firm up. All Blacks build-up: Dave Rennie says Richie Mo’unga won’t be selected for the Springboks tour, though he could be called up if injuries hit; meanwhile Ireland’s Dan Sheehan says they’ll “empty the tank” at Eden Park. Sport & local life: Luke Ronchi is set to replace Cameron White as Renegades coach in the BBL, and Melbourne Storm winger Will Warbrick faces a likely career-ending Achilles injury. Business & jobs: Stantec appoints Dr Cathy Bebelman as technical director for climate and sustainability in Auckland. Health & wellbeing: Les Mills has launched a reformer Pilates workout aimed at gyms wanting a consistent, music-led experience.
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