AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection 2026: Māngere voters say candidates offered too few details on cost-of-living and health plans, while Finance Minister Nicola Willis is weighing future business tax relief. Health and hardship: A new report says 44% of Māori struggle to put food on the table; food-bank workers say shame keeps some families from seeking help. A Feilding woman left with serious complications after weight-loss surgery in Türkiye says the clinic has refused a refund. Consumer safety: The Commerce Commission is taking PD Mart to court, alleging 57 products failed safety rules, including children’s car seats falsely claimed to meet standards. Markets: The NZX 50 fell 0.6% as Chinese chip competition fears rattled Asian markets. Defence: The NZDF is seeking a $20 million polar drone to monitor vessels near the Ross Sea. Rugby: The All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup with a 50-19 win; the Kiwis face Australia in Thursday’s Rugby League World Cup opener.
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