Niue Tourism & regional data: The Pacific Tourism Organisation, with the Niue Tourism Office, released the 2024 International Visitor Survey under the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, showing New Zealand as the top source market (84% of visitors) and highlighting how the data will shape Niue’s next tourism strategy. Pacific rugby governance: Cook Islands and Tonga rugby leaders added their voices to growing support for the Kanaloa consortium’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika, arguing Pacific-led decision-making and pathways for players must be protected as New Zealand Rugby weighs options after the franchise’s 2026 exit. Fisheries enforcement stories from the region: Operation Tui Moana 2026 continues to draw attention, including profiles of Pacific officers and Niue-linked mentoring, as countries coordinate to tackle illegal fishing and protect tuna. Fuel pressure in the Pacific: Penrhyn Island in the Cook Islands has run down its diesel and is borrowing from a police patrol boat while restricting power use, with regional fuel prices rising again. Regional diplomacy and security signals: Israel’s foreign minister opened a new embassy in Fiji, signing national security cooperation and diplomatic training agreements, underscoring how Pacific capitals are becoming hubs for wider power competition. Honours in New Zealand: New Zealand’s King’s Birthday Honours named multiple Pasifika recipients, including Niuean-linked community figures and sport leaders, reflecting continued recognition of Pacific service.