Niue in the spotlight through culture: Niuean music icon Che Fu was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Aotearoa Music Awards, opening his performance with a takalo and framing the recognition as a tribute to his Niuean family and community. Music heritage, up close: A look back at Che Fu’s landmark album Navigator marks its 25th anniversary, with a limited reissue and reflections on how his songs helped shape a generation. Pacific connections and travel costs: New Zealand’s planned Pacific visa fee cuts and longer multi-entry options are expected to reduce revenue by about $1–2 million a year, with officials saying the immigration system is largely funded by visa fees. Everyday cost pressures: A Niuean man’s $2,050 dental bill highlights how cost and fear can delay care, echoing wider Pasifika oral health concerns and calls for publicly funded routine check-ups. Lifestyle and travel inspiration: A travel feature spotlights Niue as a rare place to swim with humpback whales during migration season. Community and education ties: Avele College Old Pupils Association chapters are gearing up for their bi-yearly reunion, with Niue among the Pacific nations historically sending students to the school. Arts and Pacific design: A Pacific artist’s new carpet for Tūhura Otago Museum draws on motifs from across the region, including Niue. National honours list: The King’s Birthday Honours 2026 recognises New Zealanders across education, health, law, literacy, and the screen industry, including multiple recipients for services connected to culture and community.