NZ-India Trade Reset: PM Narendra Modi’s first visit to New Zealand in four decades is framed as a reset for business ties, with the India-NZ FTA and a push to double trade by 2030, plus new cooperation on payments and defence. RBNZ & Household Pressure: The Reserve Bank’s latest OCR hike to 2.50% is landing hardest on stretched households, even as BusinessNZ PMI points to improving conditions. Farm Debt Relief: Federated Farmers says farm mortgages are falling as strong dairy and beef returns help farmers pay down debt, though arable farms remain under severe pressure. Cybersecurity Warning: US and partner governments, including New Zealand, warn Russian-linked hackers are targeting routers and network devices, urging users to secure home and small-office equipment. Auckland Development: A heritage Queen St building tied to Auckland’s original McDonald’s is set to be redeveloped into a 32-level, 680-student tower. Business Capability for Employers: Competenz and the EMA expand support for NZ firms beyond apprenticeships, adding employment relations, HR and leadership courses. New Product Launch: Nelson’s Goover unveils a lift-free e-bike rack aimed at making heavy bike loading easier and safer. Markets: NZX50 slipped as Middle East tensions lifted oil prices, weighing on sectors including Air New Zealand. Sports Leadership Shake-up: Brendon McCullum apologised after being sacked as England Test coach, citing results and culture issues. Entertainment & NZ Pride: Tributes followed the death of NZ-raised actor Sam Neill, a global star and Two Paddocks winery founder.