AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRugby & Justice: NRL hooker Phoenix Crossland apologised after receiving a four-match ban for the hip-drop tackle that ended Nathan Cleary’s season, ruling Crossland out of the NRL grand final and most of the Kiwis’ Bledisloe Cup pool games. All Blacks Update: Ruben Love is ruled out of the two-Test Bledisloe Cup series with an ankle injury, while Quinn Tupaea returns from a knee problem and Josh Jacomb partners Richie Mo’unga. Economy & Money: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Treasury forecasts point to a smaller deficit, stronger growth and debt starting to decline from 2028/29, with borrowing reduced over the next four years. Markets: The NZX 50 slid 1.1% as rising bond yields and oil prices hit rate-sensitive stocks, with Ryman Healthcare dropping to a 16-year low. Defence Cooperation: New Zealand and Australia signed “Plan Tasman” to deepen naval integration and set up an annual strategic dialogue. Tech & Policy: North Korea accused the US of nuclear build-up and said it wants allies including New Zealand named in its nuclear proliferation claims. Sports Business: Revolut has appointed ex-Bendigo executive as its first New Zealand CEO.
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