Climate & comfort: A global REFLECT project is trialling white, solar-reflective roof paint to cut heat in extreme 45°C conditions, with tests including Niue and Fiji. Faith & community: Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori was installed as the new shepherd of the Diocese of Honolulu in a culturally rich, community-filled Mass. Pacific diplomacy: The U.S. ambassador to Samoa says Washington will respect Samoa’s seabed mining position, framing the issue as a conversation rather than a push. Sports & pride: Pacific athletes added medals and milestones at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with Nauru’s teen weightlifter taking bronze. Local education access: A Māngere parent made a “last resort” plea to review Auckland’s Route 002 school bus after morning and afternoon stops no longer align, raising safety concerns for students. Women’s leadership: 29 Pacific women parliamentarians, including Niue Assembly representatives, meet in Wellington for a wānanga on decision-making, leadership, and tackling online harm and gender-based harassment.