Niue Language & Consumer Protection: The Niue Language Commission and Crown Law are investigating an unauthorised Niuean-to-English phrasebook sold on Amazon, warning learners about “opportunistic” resources after educators flagged it as a scam that misrepresents Vagahau Niue. Pacific Rugby Governance: The Moana Pasifika licence fight deepened after the NZ Rugby Players’ Association rejected claims it was involved in the bid process; NZ Rugby says no bidder met capital and business-plan requirements, meaning no Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific from 2027, though a Pacific-based franchise remains possible beyond 2027. Defence Discipline: A soldier who threatened to kill an army captain and used insulting language has lost name suppression and his rank, after a court-martial demotion to sapper and reprimand. Regional Energy & Cost Pressures: A fuel-crisis timeline shows Pacific governments raising diesel ceilings and leaning on donors, with leaders also pushing renewables like solar to reduce future shocks. Pacific Diplomacy & Tech Links: SITI’s Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry met New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon in Auckland, pitching deeper innovation and technology collaboration with Hong Kong.