AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrug crackdown: A Christchurch court heard how tech entrepreneur Mannion ran a “business-like” national drug supply operation using encrypted apps, crypto and darknet shopfronts, with prosecutors saying he sat “at the top of the pyramid” after imports including 42kg of MDMA, 10kg of ketamine and 2kg of cocaine. Rugby future: Moana Pasifika’s turmoil deepened as Kanaloa Rugby’s takeover bid gained backing from four Pacific unions—Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands and Niue—after shareholders moved toward liquidation. Climate push: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown joined calls at the UN in Bangkok to accelerate climate action across Asia and the Pacific, warning finance is the key barrier. Illegal fishing fight: Australia’s ADF joined regional patrols supporting Operation Tui Moana, targeting IUU fishing around the Cook Islands and Tonga. Weather alert: Heavy rain and rough seas warnings are out for the Southern Group, especially Aitutaki. Economy risk: MFEM flagged global oil and trade shocks could drag GDP down by up to 5%. Tourism links: Cook Islands tourism is expanding in North America as new airline partnerships and demand for authentic experiences grow.
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