AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup 2026: Iran’s Team Melli manager says the US must follow FIFA visa rules after visas were denied for key staff, disrupting preparations ahead of the tournament. England Cricket: Ben Stokes is dropped from England’s second Test vs New Zealand after a London nightclub incident; Joe Root returns as interim captain and Gus Atkinson is also omitted. NZ Sport (Women’s cricket): NZC adds Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel and Izzy Sharp to the 2026-27 women’s central contracts, replacing Suzie Bates, Lauren Down and Lea Tahuhu. Aviation: Fire crews responded to a blaze at Wellington Airport; the main terminal and southwest pier were evacuated after a smoke alarm, with flights diverted. Food Safety: NZ Food Safety recalls specific Pams and Market Kitchen simmer sauces due to possibly damaged glass jars. Conservation: Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges sees a kōkako boom, with 418 breeding pairs reported—up 61% since 2022. Public Service: Experts warn public servants’ political neutrality is being questioned after changes to the Public Service Act.
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