PNG–Niue Cooperation: Papua New Guinea and Niue signed a framework agreement on development and technical cooperation, covering trade, investment, tourism, education, labour mobility, renewable energy, digital connectivity and people-to-people links, with the option to end the deal on six months’ notice. Pacific Climate Finance in Action: The Pacific Resilience Facility is taking 14 community projects to regional climate meetings and COP31, showing direct funding for water security, food production, coastal restoration, sanitation and renewable energy, including Palau’s water project and a revival of traditional planting. Pacific Islands Forum Economy Focus: Smaller island states at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau backed shared priorities on reliable air and sea transport, fisheries development, regional procurement and health workforce support, plus better access to climate finance. Niue Commemoration Logistics: Thirty-nine First World War headstones were delivered to Niue by NZDF C-130J-30 to honour Niuean servicemen, with placements planned across villages. Regional Infrastructure Push: The US and New Zealand backed a US$60m deep-sea port plan at Penrhyn in the Cook Islands, with NZ managing construction and contributing US$10m. Forum Politics & Connectivity: New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon defended using two RNZAF planes for the Forum mission, citing connectivity challenges in a remote location.