Health & Mobility: A new Pacific-wide look at life expectancy shows the region rising to 68.8 years from 52.7 in 1960, but with big gaps—and Niue’s “Naoero” slipping to the Pacific’s lowest spot by 2023. Travel Access for Niueans: Indian passport holders get visa-free options in 2026, including Niue for up to 30 days. Ocean Protection: Bezos Earth Fund announces US$25 million more for tropical Pacific conservation, backing marine protected areas across Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu. Local Culture & Community: Niuean language and community leaders in Aotearoa receive King’s Birthday honours, including Vai Kumitau for services to the Niuean community. Niue Lifestyle Spotlight: A feature follows the story of Niue Honey, from early hives brought in the late 1960s to today’s push for a thriving Pacific bee sanctuary. Fashion & Identity: MOTHER VAKA and Mareva Bower bring unapologetically Pacific stories to major wearable art and runway stages.