Climate & Oceans Funding: Niue has secured about US$9m (NZ$11m) for a five-year “Niue IECI” project with UNDP and Conservation International, backed by GEF and the Special Climate Change Fund, to strengthen resilience, protect the Niue Nukutuluea Multiple-Use Marine Park, and support local livelihoods—plus long-term conservation financing via the Niue and Ocean Wide (NOW) Trust. Regional Fisheries Governance: South Pacific Group ministers met in Wellington to reaffirm cooperation on sustainable tuna and oceanic fisheries, highlighting shared rights and a unified voice across Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa and Tonga. Pacific Energy Costs After Fuel Crisis: A new timeline shows how the Pacific fuel crisis drove sharp increases in diesel and electricity costs, with leaders pushing for solar and renewables to reduce future shocks. Moana Pasifika Business Fallout: New Zealand Rugby says there will be no Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027, citing bids that failed capital and business plan requirements—while keeping the door open for a Pacific-based team beyond 2027. Innovation & Trade Links: Niue-linked SITI coverage highlights regional business ties, with Hong Kong’s innovation push seeking deeper collaboration with New Zealand at an Auckland summit.