Moana Pasifika Rescue Talks: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says there’s still a pathway to keep the Super Rugby franchise alive, ruling out a direct government bailout and pushing for a sustainable business model after the club was placed into liquidation. Pacific Security & Regionalism: Australia and New Zealand reaffirmed support for Pacific-led regionalism, climate action and security cooperation ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Palau. Tuna Climate Warning System: Pacific governments are advancing a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts beyond national waters, with early outputs presented to fisheries officials in Wellington. Fisheries Patrols in Niue & the Cook Islands: New Zealand Defence Force support backed Cook Islands maritime policing and Operation Tui Moana, including patrols that covered Niue’s Exclusive Economic Zone and later air searches for possible fishing and serious organised crime breaches. Moana Pasifika Takeover Pressure: Rugby unions across the Pacific—including Cook Islands and Niue—have backed the Kanaloa consortium’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika, adding pressure on New Zealand Rugby to assess a “long-term, sustainable” plan. EU Seafood Rule Hits Pacific Fleets: New EU food safety requirements are set to affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island freezer vessels, with regional training held for national authorities. Diplomacy in the Pacific: Israel plans to open a representative office in Papua New Guinea after talks with PM James Marape, highlighting growing Israel-Pacific diplomatic engagement, including Niue’s mention among states with full relations.