AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBird flu alert: New Zealand has confirmed its first H5N1 case after a brown skua seabird tested positive on Petone Beach near Wellington, with no evidence of spread to other wildlife or poultry so far. Housing and markets: The NZX 50 slipped for a third day as A2 Milk and Summerset weighed on trading, while credit/debit spending fell and Wellington house prices stayed subdued. Cricket formats: The ICC has approved major World Cup revamps, including new “Super Series/Super 7” stages for the 2027 ODI tournament and “Super 10” plus eliminators for the 2028 T20 World Cup. Local sport: New Zealand levelled the ODI series against West Indies, winning by five wickets with Jayden Lennox’s five-for. Business/energy: Sunda Energy has applied for an offshore exploration permit in the Taranaki basin, signalling renewed interest in NZ gas exploration. Culture: Tributes continue after Sam Neill’s death, with his Parkes connection highlighted by locals and the filming legacy of The Dish.
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