AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup fallout: Turkey’s TRT suspended commentator Murat Ekrem Çimen after he mixed up Iran and New Zealand during their 2-2 draw in Los Angeles, correcting himself only after minutes and issuing an apology. Iran–NZ politics: Iran’s coach Amir Ghalenoei again complained about U.S. treatment after the match, saying the team was forced to shift camp and leave quickly, with visa issues affecting parts of the staff, while protests and a banned pre-revolutionary “Lion and Sun” flag added to the charged atmosphere. Cricket (NZ vs England): England won the toss and chose to bowl first at damp The Oval for the second Test, with Joe Root captaining after Ben Stokes was dropped; New Zealand’s Kane Williamson has retired mid-series, replaced in the order by Henry Nicholls. NZ business & economy: NZX50 slipped 0.3% as investors watched the Fed’s first meeting under Kevin Warsh; Fletcher Building weighed in with asset sales and warnings about construction costs. Fire levy review: The government will investigate alternative ways to fund FENZ beyond the insurance levy model, with insurers welcoming the move. Tech/finance: EY New Zealand named new partners and associates effective July 1, highlighting AI-led delivery and transformation.
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