Energy & Resilience: Oil prices spiked after the US-Iran conflict, squeezing Pacific fuel reserves and pushing up transport and tourism costs—another reminder that heavy reliance on imported diesel must be met with faster renewable energy rollout. Culture & Heritage: A Niuean-Māori tattoo practitioner, Iata Peautolu, is returning to Niue to run a tātatau art workshop aimed at documenting stories and village nuances so future generations can better understand a distinct Niue style. Sports & Community Identity: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Moana Pasifika still has a pathway to survive, with new potential backers showing interest and a push toward a sustainable business model rather than a bailout. Youth & Opportunity: Thirteen-year-old Braxton Matene has been selected for a basketball development tournament in America and is seeking community support to cover about $8,500 in travel and participation costs. Language & Community Life: Samoan Language Week celebrations continue to ripple through Pacific communities, from cultural workshops and family activities to library events that invite others to learn language and culture. Climate & Food Security: Pacific nations are strengthening tuna climate readiness with an Advanced Warning System to help governments respond as tuna stocks shift beyond national waters.