Niue Language & Law: The Niue Language Commission and Crown Law are investigating an unauthorised, allegedly inaccurate Niuean-to-English phrasebook sold on Amazon, warning learners that the book misrepresents Vagahau Niue and calling it “opportunistic” and a “scam.” Defence Force Discipline: A soldier who threatened to kill an army captain and used insulting language has lost name suppression and been demoted after a court martial at Linton Military Camp; acting Corporal Jared Joseph Deal was reprimanded and dropped to sapper over a December 6, 2024 confrontation at Waiouru Military Camp. Pacific Diplomacy & Business: Niue’s wider region continues to court partners—SITI’s Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry met New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon in Auckland to push deeper innovation and technology collaboration with Hong Kong. Regional Energy Fallout: A new timeline shows how the Pacific fuel crisis drove sharp increases in fuel and electricity costs, pushing governments to seek donor support and accelerate renewable energy plans. Rugby & Regional Identity: New Zealand Rugby has ended Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby Pacific licence for 2027, but says a Pacific-based franchise could return from 2028 if financial and commercial requirements are met.