Health & Representation: Labour candidate Henrietta Hunkin-Tagaloa says New Zealand’s health system must shift toward primary care and prevention, arguing funding for GPs and the wider system needs a rethink; the Porirua-based candidate brings 20+ years across health, community and the arts, and highlights her Niue and Sāmoa roots as part of what Pacific voice in Parliament should look like. Pacific Health Snapshot: A new look at life expectancy across the Pacific shows big gains overall, but warns that Naoero’s progress has lagged sharply, with its life expectancy sliding to the lowest in the region by 2023. Conservation & Oceans: Bezos Earth Fund grants total $25m for tropical Pacific conservation, including support for marine protected area proposals under the UN High Seas Treaty, aiming for long-lasting protection across Pacific waters. Culture & Fashion: MOTHER VAKA brings unapologetically Pacific stories to WOW, with designers Vasemaca Tavola and Czarina Wilson celebrating the garment’s runner-up win and its links to Pacific migration and family traditions. Niue Lifestyle: A feature visits Niue Honey, tracing the hives’ revival from near-forgotten jungle growth to a thriving local operation, with a tour that doubles as a community meet-up.