AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection 2026: The first leaders’ debate sharpened the contest between Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon, while a new poll showed National at its weakest support since 2020. NZ First’s election list puts several high-profile newcomers ahead of sitting MPs. Public health: Needle exchanges are rationing supplies as online purchases of insulin syringes more than quadrupled, amid a surge in people injecting unapproved peptides. Fire response: A blaze near Queenstown has grown to 1,200 hectares as strong winds fuel the spread. Markets: The NZX 50 slipped as higher oil prices and bond yields pressured shares; rising global rates are also lifting pressure on Kiwi mortgage borrowers. Cricket: Former Black Caps wicketkeeper BJ Watling will become New Zealand’s batting coach after the December Test series against India. Media: RNZ’s chief financial officer has resigned as the broadcaster prepares its annual accounts and plans to cut up to 30 roles.
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