Renewables & Power Resilience: Sunergise installed Niue’s new solar and battery storage system, cutting reliance on diesel generators and backing the push for higher renewable energy use—now being held up as a model Samoa can scale. Climate Risk Planning: The Global Environment Facility approved NZ$24.2m (US$14.23m) for Fiji, FSM, Tuvalu and Vanuatu to strengthen early warning systems and climate-resilient infrastructure, expected to unlock NZ$74.3m in co-financing for flood, sea-level rise, cyclone and coastal erosion planning before construction. Weather Services Capacity: Niue Meteorological Services Director Rossy Mitiepo says even small Met teams are carrying growing regional responsibility as forecasting and earlier warnings become as important as rebuilding. Seabed Mining Diplomacy: A U.S. ambassador to Samoa said Washington won’t impose seabed mining policy, framing it as “seabed harvesting” and urging access to environmental and sustainability expertise. Deep-Sea Minerals Debate: An OP-ED argues the Pacific conversation is moving beyond simple “for or against” toward “follow the science, protect the environment, do no harm,” with different countries pursuing different pathways. Culture & Creative Industries: Ché Fu reflects on 25 years since Navigator, a landmark for local hip-hop, R&B and reggae—identity and resilience themes still resonating. Sports & Community Spotlight: Commonwealth Games coverage includes Niue’s Frederrick Tafatu and Nauru’s Marcus Stephen history, keeping small-nation participation in the spotlight.