AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Watch: Preliminary results give the National-led coalition 67 of Parliament’s projected 131 seats, but special votes could shift the balance. The official count is due November 27, leaving New Zealand facing weeks of uncertainty over government formation. Public Media: RNZ plans to cut 58 jobs after an $11.8 million budget blowout, prompting concern from Labour leader Chris Hipkins about the broadcaster’s future. Economic Outlook: A possible El Niño summer could bring drought, threatening the rural sector that is driving much of New Zealand’s recovery. Sport: Persistent rain washed out the third India–New Zealand ODI in Hamilton, leaving India 2-0 up in the five-match series. New Zealand’s rugby league teams will meet Australia in both the men’s and women’s World Cup finals on Sunday. Cricket: Australia has left Marnus Labuschagne out of its four-Test squad for the New Zealand series, while the batter says he is confident he can earn his place back.
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