Pacific Climate & Rights: A new Pacific report warns climate change is “unraveling” Indigenous culture and rights, with leaders calling for stronger protection of community ways of life. Pacific Climate Finance: Solomon Islands PM Wale says climate finance must be justice, not charity, pushing for fair support that matches the damage being done. Niue in Sport: Niue teams are set to feature in Rotorua’s 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup, with both men’s and women’s competitions including Niue and offering key qualification pathways. Education Reform (NZ): Educators back NCEA tweaks over a full overhaul after analysis of thousands of submissions, with support for improving the system while keeping what’s working. Culture & Fashion: The Pacific Fusion Fashion Show marks a 10-year milestone, celebrating Pasifika artistry and heritage as it closes out New Zealand Fashion Week. Pacific Arts (Tonga): Tongan tenor Filipe Manu returns to Auckland’s Dilworth School to give back, linking his opera journey to early free singing lessons. Immigration (NZ First): NZ First announces sweeping immigration reform plans, aiming to reduce non-essential migration and treat citizenship as a privilege. Regional Security: US, Japan and South Korea hold joint exercises near the Korean Peninsula as North Korea conducts missile tests, underscoring rising tensions.