Bird flu hits New Zealand shores as the first confirmed H5N1 case sparks urgent biosecurity warnings for poultry farms, while political tensions rise with National pushing Labour on rates caps and the housing market showing signs of softening. Federated Farmers warns of sector vulnerabilities, Air New Zealand regains punctuality momentum, and former broadcaster Paul Henry makes a bold political move by entering the race for the Act Party.

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Bird flu hits New Zealand — poultry farms on high alert as officials scramble to contain the outbreak. Meanwhile, the housing market cools, especially in the North Island, while National pushes Labour on rates caps. The Reserve Bank warns inflation could stick around, forcing more rate hikes as businesses struggle to pass on costs. And Air New Zealand’s punctuality is improving — a welcome sign as the airline rebuilds passenger trust post-pandemic.

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