Pacific Arts at Te Papa: A new look at Polynesian collections highlights how some “Fijian” pieces were shaped by Tongan artisans, plus rare early woodwork and cross-cultural whalebone ornaments, alongside standout decorated barkcloth. Health & Politics: Labour candidate Henrietta Hunkin-Tagaloa says New Zealand’s health system must shift toward prevention and stronger primary care, drawing on her Pacific community roots (including Niue). Pacific Life Expectancy: A report shows big gains across the region overall, but Naoero’s life expectancy has fallen to the lowest in the Pacific by 2023—an urgent lifestyle and wellbeing signal. Pacific Design on the World Stage: Vasemaca Tavola and Czarina Wilson’s WOW runner-up piece, MOTHER VAKA, turns Tongan quilting and Pacific migration stories into wearable art. Regional Diplomacy & Skills: India proposes customised capacity-building for Pacific priorities under the FIPIC framework, with training modules tailored for professionals. Conservation Funding: Bezos Earth Fund grants back marine protection efforts across Pacific nations, including work tied to the UN High Seas Treaty.