AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSuper Rugby Pacific: New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Moana Pasifika will not play in 2027 after rejecting all licence transfer bids, citing unmet long-term capital and business plan requirements; NZR says the “door remains open beyond 2027” for a Pacific-based team that can meet the financial bar. Government & diplomacy: Winston Peters said he was “very disappointed” and argued he needed more time to secure wider buy-in, while NZR acknowledged MFAT and Peters’ role in talks with Pacific governments. Tonga politics & public safety: The National Drugs Taskforce, chaired by Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua, approved new anti-drug measures including a remand centre, prison vocational training, reintegration hubs, police tactical support, and Phase 2 of the national CCTV project. Health policy: A TongaHealth review of non-communicable disease laws found gaps in alcohol, unhealthy food controls, breastfeeding promotion, and health-related taxes, with calls for stronger protections and enforcement. Road safety: Cook Islands police data shows road crashes up 9% in the first half of 2026, with carelessness and distraction flagged as key causes. Regional security: RIMPAC has kicked off in Hawaii with Tonga among participating countries, as naval drills expand amid heightened global tensions.
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