AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBlack Caps vs England (Oval): New Zealand’s post-Kane Williamson era got a solid start as Tom Blundell and Glenn Phillips steadied the innings to 291/7 at stumps on day one, with Phillips unbeaten and set to resume on day two. World Cup fallout (Iran vs New Zealand): The Iran squad’s opening 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles has sparked fresh controversy after Iran staff alleged harsh treatment on arrival in the US, while a separate incident saw an Israeli flag confiscated from a fan during the match. Health workforce: A record 55 Pacific medical graduates are joining New Zealand’s health system this year, including 19 starting at busy Middlemore Hospital. Economy & markets: The NZX 50 slipped 0.2% as investors weighed Fed rate-hike expectations; GDP data showed the economy started the year in good health. Aviation: Qatar Airways says it has restored 85% of its pre-crisis network and created new COO and Chief Customer Officer roles as it launches its summer 2026 schedule. Policy: Labour’s free prescriptions plan drew a response from the Pharmacy Guild, arguing it would help more people access medicines.
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