AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBasketball: Gilas Pilipinas’ FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers campaign took another gut-punch in Auckland, falling 106-102 to New Zealand in double overtime as Juan Gomez de Liaño, Kevin Quiambao and Carl Tamayo kept the Philippines in it but late mistakes and fouls swung it the Tall Blacks’ way. Rugby (Ireland): Dan Sheehan says being named Ireland captain for the Nations Championship “didn’t faze” him, with Caelan Doris ruled out and Ireland starting their tour against Australia in Sydney before matches in Newcastle and Auckland. World Cup football (NZ link): Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16, with Mohamed Salah praised as Man of the Match after a 1-1 draw that set up a knockout meeting next. Health: Dunedin’s Wakari Hospital is facing fresh outrage after ombudsman findings described abusive practices at an adult intellectual-disability inpatient unit, with Health New Zealand moving to close Ward 10A. Transport/weather: Ice on Hawke’s Bay’s SH5 caused minor crashes and a brief closure, with Waka Kotahi warning drivers to take care. Defence: Defence Minister Chris Penk will attend the NATO summit in Türkiye, representing New Zealand as part of the Indo-Pacific Four.
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