AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWellington & NZ sport: England’s World Cup build-up is in the spotlight after the ICC rated the Lord’s and Gaddafi Stadium pitches “unsatisfactory,” handing demerit points and raising fresh questions about playing conditions. Cricket discipline: England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are under ECB investigation after a nightclub incident following their win over New Zealand, with the pair at risk of missing the next Test. World Cup countdown: The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off tomorrow with Mexico vs South Africa, while England’s final warm-up against Costa Rica is set for Wednesday. Olympics controversy: The IOC has reinstated SRY gene testing for women’s events, a move athletes and advocates say could harm fairness and women’s rights. Local culture & land: Ngāti Toa has secured the return of significant coastal 742ha whenua, Pikarere Farm, to iwi ownership. Money & travel: Martin Lewis warns British Airways is steering customers to costly third-party visa permit services, including higher prices for New Zealand eTAs.
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