PNG–Niue Deal: Papua New Guinea and Niue signed a framework agreement for development and technical cooperation, covering trade, investment, tourism, education, labour mobility, health, agriculture, climate resilience, renewable energy and digital connectivity, with programs to be set via future agreements. Pacific Resilience Finance: The Pacific Resilience Facility is taking 14 community projects to global climate forums, including Palau’s water and traditional farming revival work, as the Pacific-owned fund moves from concept to direct community delivery. Realm Leaders’ Focus: New Zealand, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau held the first Realm leaders meeting in Auckland, pushing for practical action on security, climate resilience and regional cooperation ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau. Transport and Connectivity Debate: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defended using a second RNZAF Boeing 757 for the Pacific Islands Forum trip, citing limited air options and the need for reliable connectivity. EU Partnership Push: Pacific ACP leaders urged ratification of the EU’s Samoa Agreement to strengthen long-term political, economic and social cooperation. Niue WWI Remembrance: Thirty-nine memorial headstones were delivered to Niue to honour First World War servicemen, with placements planned across villages. Cook Islands Port Plan: The US and partners announced a US$60m deep-sea port at Penrhyn, with New Zealand managing the build and contributing US$10m.