AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Policy: A new trial lung cancer screening programme is set to begin mid-2027 across Hawke’s Bay, Rotorua and Taupō, using a mobile CT scanner for four years and aiming to save 50–60 lives a year. Public Health & Drugs: Northland meth wastewater results show meth detected, but police say it’s too early to claim demand is falling and urge caution while targeting supply chains. ADHD Care: A New Zealand Medical Journal viewpoint says ADHD prescribing changes haven’t fixed the assessment bottleneck, warning the framework lacks practical training and quality checks. Economy & Markets: NZX 50 ended higher on a late rally as exporters and trade-exposed firms gained, while rate-sensitive sectors and some airlines dipped. Agriculture & Food: Fonterra reported $27bn revenues and a strong profit, saying delivery performance held up despite divestment and volatility. Rugby & Sport: England make three changes for WXV against New Zealand, while Darcy Graham is ruled out of Scotland’s Nations Championship with a ruptured bicep. Tech & Security: China urged New Zealand agencies to stop spreading false cybersecurity claims and reduce tensions. Trade: RCEP ministers approved an accession working group to speed up Bangladesh’s entry, with the bloc including Australia and New Zealand.
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