AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRugby’s Greatest Rivalry: The All Blacks stunned South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park to end the Springboks’ 12-test winning streak, after trailing 13-12 at halftime; coach Dave Rennie credited a tightened defensive mindset and a big second-half set-piece, with New Zealand scoring five tries and reclaiming world No.1. Public services: The Public Service Association is urging Labour to commit to rolling back National’s plan to cut nearly 9,000 public service jobs over three years, arguing strong public services are an investment and warning of damage to services. Drug case: Police say methamphetamine was mistakenly packaged and sent to an Auckland City Mission case, while investigators have moved against Yu Wang and Chen Cheah linked to a commercial meth syndicate. Politics: ACT released its “one law for all” constitutional policy, targeting “activist judges” and tikanga in court decisions, while critics note its missing Treaty Principles referendum material. Weather: Severe gales and downpours battered parts of NZ, with warnings lifted but exposed areas still at risk. Fiji tourism: Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says backlash over a new Tourism Services Tax could have been avoided with earlier consultation.
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