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Markets Jolt: NZX50 slid 1.6% to 12,762.92 as global equities dipped and bond yields crept higher, with oil pushing up again amid US-Iran deal jitters. Big Movers: A2 Milk, Ryman Healthcare, Kiwi Property Group and Gentrack dragged the benchmark; Rakon shares were suspended ahead of delisting after Bourns’ $356m takeover. NZ Dollar Pressure: The kiwi stayed flat-to-soft around 0.5837 as traders leaned into rate-hike bets. Budget Focus: Education got a $131m literacy and maths boost for Years 0–10, while aged care reform critics warn older New Zealanders are still paying the price for delayed change. Immigration Enforcement: A Domino’s operator was fined $4,500 and banned from hiring additional migrant workers for a visa-condition breach. Policy Fight: NZ First’s BNZ buyback plan keeps drawing fire as Parliament debates how far public services should be reshaped.

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