AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoPhilippines–NZ Defence Links: The Philippines Senate has ratified Visiting Forces Agreements with Canada and New Zealand, clearing the way for joint exercises, training and disaster-response cooperation. NZ Economy Watch: New Zealand’s market slipped again on the NZX 50, with oil prices and major domestic drags weighing on trading. Banking Update: ASB reported its strongest business lending growth in nearly a decade, even as profit fell amid a tougher second half. Health & Skills: Health New Zealand has opened applications for advanced nursing education programmes to expand care in communities. Rugby Spotlight: England coach John Mitchell says the WXV women’s series is an “audition” for the 2029 World Cup, while Joe Root has scrapped the England Test midnight curfew ahead of Pakistan. Climate & Cost Pressure: Suncorp NZ’s profit fell as more severe weather hit results. International Human Rights: More than 25 countries, including Australia and New Zealand, condemned Iran’s executions of protesters and opponents.
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