Realm of New Zealand talks: Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi joined Cook Islands PM Mark Brown and Tokelau leader Alapati Tavite in Auckland for the inaugural four-way Realm leaders’ meeting, with NZ PM Christopher Luxon calling it a historic moment and linking the partners through shared history, culture and constitutional ties. Regional unity under pressure: Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, Pacific leaders—including Tagelagi—face a tough agenda shaped by geopolitics, transnational crime and the push for stronger regional cooperation. Climate mobility support: A NZ-backed Pacific Climate Mobility Partnerships Programme (NZ$17.9m) was launched to help islands plan for climate-related displacement, with people-centred decision-making at the core. Diplomacy and identity: Kiribati is considering a constitutional change aimed at making it harder for future governments to switch diplomatic recognition away from China, after repeated moves between Beijing and Taipei. Culture on tour: Che Fu announced a 25-years-on tour for Navigator, bringing hip-hop, soul, funk, reggae and Pacific influences back to stages across Aotearoa with major guests.