Niue Cabinet Update: Dalton Tagelagi has sworn in a new Cabinet and assigned portfolios, with Richie Mautama taking Police, Corrections, National Disaster Management, plus home affairs and transport; Rhonda Tiakia covering Justice, lands and survey, agriculture, the Meteorological Service and environment; and Kahealani Hekau leading health, education and tourism, including taoga Niue for culture and heritage. Women in Leadership: The new 19th Legislative Assembly includes a record seven women, up to 35% of the House. Pacific Travel Costs: New Zealand is cutting Pacific visa fees and extending default multi-entry visas, with officials warning the move could reduce revenue by about $1–2 million a year. Health & Cost of Living: A Niuean man’s $2,050 dental bill spotlights how cost and fear delay care, echoing wider Pasifika oral health gaps and calls for publicly funded dental checks. Culture & Community Life: TVNZ’s “400 Weddings and a Funeral” shares Pacific wedding and funeral protocols, including Niue, with practical do’s and don’ts for families and visitors. Music Spotlight: Ché Fu is set to be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, celebrating his album “Navigator” turning 25. Marine Tourism: Niue is highlighted as a rare place to swim with humpback whales during their seasonal migration.