Pacific Ocean Conservation: Bezos Earth Fund announced US$25 million in new grants to protect tropical Pacific waters, backing marine protected area proposals across the Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu, with support for work under the UN High Seas Treaty. Niue Community & Livelihoods: A visit to Niue Honey follows the island’s bee sanctuary story—from early hive introductions to a revival after years in the jungle—showing how local food and nature projects are rebuilding. Culture on the Runway: MOTHER VAKA brought unapologetic Pacific stories to the WOW stage, while Mareva Bower’s Genesis runway collection blended Samoan heritage, faith and Pacific identity with bold, deconstructed design. Language & Service in Aotearoa: Niuean elder Vai Kumitau and Inspector Neru Leifi received King’s Birthday Honours for decades of community work, including support for Niuean language and Pacific families. Health & Identity Debate: A Niuean-linked interview reignited discussion around MAPAS and ethnicity-based medical admissions, arguing for capability-first selection while questioning assumptions about “cultural competence.” Regional Focus at the UN: Pacific leaders pushed digital priorities at UNGA, while India proposed tailored capacity-building programmes for Pacific professionals. Health & Climate Context: A Pacific life expectancy analysis highlights worrying declines for Naoero, alongside broader climate pressures and protection efforts.