Niue Budget Scrutiny: Niue MPs are challenging the newly re-elected government’s first budget since the election, flagging a widening deficit and asking why community development and social welfare are no longer front-and-centre in stated priorities, even as spending lines remain significant. Regional Security, Everyday Risks: At the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Suva, Niue’s Home Affairs/Police minister Richie Mautama argued security is also about day-to-day community safety—highlighting Niue’s unmanaged dog population alongside climate and illegal fishing concerns. Pacific Diplomacy with Washington: U.S. officials say a White House summit with a dozen Pacific leaders was “collaborative” and focused on listening, with pledges including infrastructure investment (subsea cables) and additional climate, health, and anti-illegal fishing funding. Pacific Finance Ministers Meet: Forum economic ministers are set to tackle the Middle East crisis and regional economic resilience at a meeting in the Marshall Islands, with the Pacific Resilience Facility on the agenda. Fisheries Enforcement Training: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency is opening nominations for a new scholarship cohort for its fisheries enforcement and compliance certificate, aimed at strengthening frontline compliance across member states. Culture and Language in the Diaspora: A Christchurch playgroup helping children learn Vagahau Niue has grown from four to 20 registered kids in its first year, keeping language and identity alive for younger generations. Pasifika Women’s Voices: A new Porirua exhibition is spotlighting Pasifika women leaders behind community rebuilding after the Dawn Raids, including Niue representation, through portraits and recorded lived experiences.