Arts & Community: A Fiji-American artist is backing a Niue youth mural push, bringing fresh attention to local young creatives and public art. Honours & Pasifika Pride: New Zealand’s King’s Birthday Honours 2026 recognised 12 Pasifika people, with Olympian Beatrice Roini Liua Faumuinā among the top recipients for sport and governance, alongside others honoured for community service, education, health, Māori arts and more. Culture Through Music: Niue icon Che Fu won a Lifetime Achievement award at the Aotearoa Music Awards, performing the takalo and crediting his Niuean upbringing and family for the recognition. Pacific Heritage in Education: Avele College Old Pupils groups are gearing up for their bi-yearly reunion, noting Niue among the Pacific nations that have historically sent students to the school. Museum & Design: Samoan artist Ana Teofilo is installing a Pacific-inspired carpet at Tūhura Otago Museum, drawing on motifs from across the region including Niue. Regional Diplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale begins an official visit to Australia, with talks expected to cover stability, development, security and climate resilience, before continuing to New Zealand.