Niue Leadership: Dalton Tagelagi is back as Prime Minister after a close 11–9 leadership vote, with the Niue Assembly sworn in for a new three-year term and Billy Talagi confirmed as Speaker—Tagelagi urged MPs to unite despite a sharply split Parliament. Telecom Pricing: Nepal Telecom has updated international call charging, moving to a 60-second pulse for outgoing calls to 58 countries starting tomorrow, including major destinations like India, China, the UAE, and the US. Pacific Policy & People: A new look at maternity and paternity leave across the Pacific highlights progress, but also the ongoing gap between commitments and real-world implementation. Regional Economy & Governance: New Zealand is hosting the 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee officials meeting in Wellington, bringing Pacific fisheries leaders together for a week of talks on the future of regional fisheries. Culture: Che Fu is set for induction into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.