Pacific Music Awards: Sam V and the Signature Choir were big winners at the Pacific Music Awards in Manukau, with Sam V taking Best Pacific Male Artist and Best Pacific Song (plus Best Pacific Soul/RnB for a fifth straight year) and Signature Choir landing the 531pi Best Pacific Gospel Artist award for their Reach the Sky EP, along with People’s Choice and a special recognition nod. Climate Diplomacy: Forum foreign ministers backed a stronger regional climate push ahead of COP31, urging more climate finance, renewable energy investment, and louder Pacific leadership through Pre-COP31 meetings, with Niue listed among senior officials attending. Niue Culture & Heritage: A new Niue silver coin marks 75 years of Chabad-Lubavitch leadership, featuring Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson’s portrait, the 770 Eastern Parkway façade, a menorah, and claims of material from a dime he personally distributed. Fashion & Identity: The Pacific Fusion Fashion Show celebrates its 10th anniversary next week in Auckland, returning to Shed 10 on 21 August as a platform for Pacific designers and stories within New Zealand Fashion Week.