Blue Economy Push: Papua New Guinea just hosted the inaugural 2026 Melanesian Ocean Summit in Port Moresby, putting “ocean protection with sustainable ocean economies” at the centre of the regional agenda and renewing support for the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR) alongside the global “30 by 30” target. Community & Culture: A new TVNZ documentary, 400 Weddings and a Funeral, is set to guide viewers through Pacific wedding and funeral protocols, with voices from islands including Niue. Niue & Politics: Tagelagi has been re-elected Niue PM, keeping local leadership in focus this week. Pacific Health Policy: A Pacific Security College paper flags a fast-growing methamphetamine crisis, warning it’s now hitting community health and safety—not just trafficking routes. Arts & Music: Che Fu is set for induction into the NZ Music Hall of Fame on 28 May, and Iris van Herpen’s high-tech, 3D-printed fashion work is on show at the Brooklyn Museum. Travel Updates: India’s passport ranking has shifted slightly in the latest visa-access listings.