Climate Finance for Resilience: The GEF has approved new funding of over USD 67m for Niue and other vulnerable countries, backed by LDCF and SCCF projects aimed at reducing flood and coastal risks and boosting food and water security, with nearly USD 218m in expected co-financing. Pacific Rugby Business & Governance: Pressure is mounting around Moana Pasifika’s future as it heads toward leaving Super Rugby Pacific after 2026; Kanaloa Rugby says its takeover bid is endorsed by rugby unions from Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands and Niue, while New Zealand Rugby declines to confirm whether it recognises those backers. Fuel Costs & Energy Security: On Cook Islands’ Penrhyn Island, diesel has run down to its last 100 litres, so the island has borrowed 5,000 litres from a police patrol boat and is restricting power use while waiting for a June fuel delivery. Tourism Trade Scrutiny: Fiji’s tourism spending is under question in Parliament, with concerns about measurable support for small businesses despite claims of strong results from the South Pacific Tourism Exchange. Regional Shipping Connectivity: The Cook Islands has taken delivery of an inter-island vessel, MV Tuitui Moana, to support its domestic shipping roadmap and improve connectivity across the Pa Enua. Pacific Fisheries Enforcement: Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up after 61 vessel inspections and multiple detections, with two apprehensions tied to fisheries-related offences and investigations ongoing. Niue Ocean Financing Model: A Niue-led “ocean protection into structured financing” approach is highlighted as a sovereign-led way to fund conservation and resilience through the Niue Ocean Wide initiative and NOW Trust. Diplomacy & Health Aid: India says it has delivered a haemo-dialysis machine with a portable RO unit to Samoa under its FIPIC-III commitments.