AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoElection 2026: Campaign announcements gathered pace on Sunday. National would make it a crime, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, to withhold information from police about the killing of a child under 12 when adults were present. NZ First pledged a 12-month Canterbury commuter-rail trial and to restore the Southerner train if re-elected. Northland Drought Risk: Very strong El Niño conditions could bring below-average rain, river flows and soil moisture. Officials warn a dry October and November could push parts of the region into drought and urge households and farmers to plan ahead. Pounamu Research: University of Otago scientists working with Māori carvers found the stone’s fibrous structure helps make it exceptionally tough; carvers’ choices closely matched laboratory measures of fracture resistance. Protecting Tuna: A Waikato Regional Council project that helps native eels pass safely through flood pumps has won a second national award, recognising collaboration between iwi, scientists and engineers. Kiwi Casualty in Congo: Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy is recovering after being shot in an ambush. The attack also killed a former New Zealand special forces member, according to reports.
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