Moana Pasifika future: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the Super Rugby club still has a pathway to survive, after owners moved to liquidation—he’s pointing to new potential backers and pushing for a sustainable business model rather than rushed criticism. Niue culture preservation: A Niuean-Māori tattoo practitioner is returning to Niue to run a Tātatau Art Workshop, aiming to document stories, village nuances, and sacred places behind a distinct Niuean tātatau style. Samoan Language Week in the community: In South Auckland, the end-of-week celebrations at Manurewa Library brought families together around Samoan language, songs, food, and cultural stations—while Oamaru’s Pacific Island Trust ran an all-ages programme mixing legends, screen printing, and traditional cuisine. Pacific arts on stage: Pacific Dance Festival 2026 opens in Māngere with a big line-up, including Niuean artists, and runs across multiple venues with a focus on movement, story, and identity. Honours & service: Inspector Neru Leifi, who has mentored police in Niue, was recognised with an MNZM for decades of frontline and community policing work. Remembering Sir Kenneth Keith: An obituary marks the legacy of the jurist and legal reformer, including his role in shaping major New Zealand rights and information laws.