Pacific Rugby Takeover: Tonga and Cook Islands leaders have backed the Kanaloa Rugby bid to take over Moana Pasifika, arguing Pacific voices must shape the franchise as it exits Super Rugby Pacific after 2026; NZ Rugby is still weighing competing proposals and says any bidder must show a long-term, sustainable business plan. Climate Finance for Niue: The GEF’s LDCF/SCCF council approved a new package of resilience projects, including Niue, with over US$67m in funding and nearly US$218m in co-financing aimed at flood/coastal risk, food and water security, ecosystems, and disaster preparedness. Tourism Data for Niue: SPTO and the Niue Tourism Office shared key findings from the 2024 International Visitor Survey, highlighting visitor preferences and spending to guide Niue’s tourism strategy, with New Zealand the dominant source market. Fuel Pressure in the Region: Diesel shortages and rising fuel costs are hitting remote islands, with Penrhyn Island in the Cook Islands using its last 100 litres and borrowing diesel from a police patrol boat while restricting power use. Regional Business & Trade: Fiji’s tourism trade spending and support for small businesses is under parliamentary scrutiny, even as the South Pacific Tourism Exchange reports record participation and commercial outcomes. Fisheries Surveillance Story: Samoa’s Stella Sahara Tuuau is profiled as a Senior Fisheries Officer supporting Operation Tui Moana 2026, linking jobs and enforcement to protecting tuna and local livelihoods.