AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWomen’s T20 World Cup: England ended New Zealand’s title defence with a nine-wicket win at the Oval, chasing 163 with Danni Wyatt-Hodge 89* and a record-equalling run chase as Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu played their final international match. Men’s Cricket (Tests): At Trent Bridge, New Zealand pushed for control in the series decider with an 84-run first-innings lead and Rachin Ravindra reaching 4,000 international runs, unbeaten on 60 as the Black Caps look to force a series win. World Cup Football (NZ exit): Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to reach the Round of 32, with Leandro Trossard scoring twice and Kevin De Bruyne also on target, while Iran’s knockout hopes ended after late VAR drama and results elsewhere. Community & Culture: A charity concert in Auckland on Aug 1 will raise funds for early education in rural Fiji, and a Matariki multicultural festival in Auckland highlighted Māori and Chinese cultural ties. Politics: Labour says it will expand the Covid-era Apprenticeship Boost scheme, while ACT named Nicole McKee as deputy leader and NZ First’s Shane Jones attacked coalition and opposition positions on immigration and the India free trade deal. Transport & Safety: Qantas apologised after passengers were stuck on an Auckland tarmac for more than eight hours, and police praised a PLB after a Taranaki Maunga rescue.
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