Moana Pasifika Rugby: New Zealand Rugby has confirmed there will be no Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027, after bids failed to meet capital and business-plan requirements; the door stays open for a Pacific-based franchise beyond 2027. Rugby Governance Dispute: The NZ Rugby Players’ Association rejects claims it was involved in the failed licence rescue process, saying it only engaged after the process ended. Fuel Crisis Impact (Pacific): A new timeline shows how the fuel crunch drove sharp increases in diesel and electricity costs across Pacific islands, pushing governments to seek donor support and accelerate renewables like solar. Pacific Finance Talks: Pacific finance ministers meet in the Marshall Islands to focus on Middle East risks, economic resilience, and the Pacific Resilience Facility. Innovation & Trade Links: Niue’s SITI delegation joined a China Business Summit in Auckland, pitching collaboration in innovation, technology, and fintech. Niue Creative Economy: The Niue Creative Collective is self-funding its move to Auckland’s Pacific Fusion Fashion Show, reworking hiapo into a contemporary fashion push. Climate & Oceans: Cook Islands climate researchers begin an ocean monitoring voyage to build a baseline for future climate impacts and plastic pollution analysis.