Health & Culture: A new look at Helicobacter pylori explains how the stomach’s acid-resistant, cancer-linked bacterium quietly persists for thousands of years—and why screening gaps still leave Māori and Pasifika at higher risk in Aotearoa. Local Politics & Community Life: On the Chatham Islands, candidates held the first-ever election debate for a tiny, tightly knit electorate—highlighting how “island life” shapes what people expect from MPs. Pacific Arts & Heritage: Te Papa Tongarewa spotlights Pacific Arts, tracing how Polynesian objects and materials moved across islands—and how stories of “who made what” can get mixed up over time. Health Policy & Representation: Labour candidate Henrietta Hunkin-Tagaloa argues New Zealand’s health system must shift toward prevention and stronger primary care, drawing on her Pacific background that includes Niue. Travel & Borders: A proposed paperless trans-Tasman travel plan could speed up airport journeys, but experts warn rollout details matter—especially for travellers caught in tech delays.