Aviation Appointments: New Zealand Airports Association CEO Billie Moore has accepted a global role with aviation regulator OneReg, focusing on government affairs and regulatory relations across markets. Markets & Housing: The NZX 50 slipped for a third straight day as Middle East tensions weighed on sentiment, construction activity looked softer, and Spark hit new 15-year lows; separately, house prices are stalling with buyers staying cautious. Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says forecasts now point to a return to surplus in 2028/29, while Budget 2026 also backs councils to speed housing growth via an Incentives for Growth Fund. China Tensions: China has barred four New Zealand MPs from entering China, Hong Kong and Macau after their Taiwan visit, with Beijing saying bans could be lifted if they apologise. Security Warning: Five Eyes warns Chinese-linked spies are using fake job ads on sites like LinkedIn and Upwork to pressure applicants into sharing sensitive information. Cricket at Lord’s: New Zealand won the toss and will bowl first in the first men’s Test against England at Lord’s, with Matt Henry back to lead the pace attack. School Safety: Parents in the Coromandel are calling for stronger anti-bullying steps after a teen suffered a broken leg in an alleged toilet-block assault.