AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoOrganised Crime Warning: New Zealand Customs says Pacific countries are increasingly being used as storage, transit and trafficking hubs for methamphetamine and cocaine headed for NZ and Australia, with officials warning of “large-scale stockpiling” and possible corruption inside border agencies, including concerns Tonga’s supply chain was compromised after recent raids. Blood Cancer Fundraiser: Firefighters are gearing up for the Blood Cancer NZ Sky Tower Challenge on 23 May, with a big Cook Islands team joining thousands of steps in full gear to push fundraising past $1.7m toward a $2m goal. Health & Consent: The Health and Disability Commissioner says a girl’s bone graft consent process failed to meet culturally appropriate standards for Māori patients, and orders apologies after poor record keeping. Nursing Spotlight: International Nurses Day was marked with honours for 100+ Cook Islands nurses, alongside renewed calls to keep investing in the local nursing workforce. Obesity Research: A major global study finds obesity trends are not one “global epidemic” but vary sharply by country, age and income.
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