Red Meat Exports: New Zealand’s red meat exports hit $1.37b in June, up 50% year-on-year, with stronger sheepmeat and beef volumes and prices lifting the full 2025/26 year. Pacific Health: The Pasifika Medical Association marks 30 years with a three-day conference focused on the pathway to leadership through service, digital tech and genomic research. Conservation Funding: Government money will help build safe backup populations for Hamilton’s frog and the white-bellied skink, with transfers to Auckland Zoo and Orana Wildlife Park. Marae Solar: Tairāwhiti’s Trust Tairāwhiti is expanding solar to 12 more marae, boosting energy resilience and hands-on learning for students. Migrant Worker Rights: Labour Inspectorate warns Pacific workers not to pay for jobs, urging use of official channels after cases where migrants paid $60,000 each. Weather Disruptions: Snow and sleet hit the South Island and parts of Wellington, closing schools and roads and prompting police to urge people to avoid travel. Politics: Chlöe Swarbrick is kicked out of the House after challenging the Speaker’s “double standards,” as debate continues over Winston Peters’ remarks. Rugby & Sport: The All Blacks say URC franchise clashes will be treated like Tests; meanwhile, the nib Blues confirm Willie Walker’s departure for Fiji.