Pacific Rugby Politics: Tonga and Cook Islands leaders have backed the Kanaloa Rugby bid to take over Moana Pasifika, arguing the franchise’s future must be shaped by Pacific voices as NZ Rugby weighs competing proposals after Moana Pasifika’s planned 2026 exit. Regional Security & Fisheries: Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up after three weeks, with 61 vessel inspections, 200+ detections verified, and four vessels of interest flagged; two apprehensions followed suspected offences, linking fisheries enforcement to broader Pacific security cooperation. Niue Governance & Climate Finance: Niue’s Ocean Wide model is highlighted as a sovereign-led way to fund conservation and resilience through the Niue and Ocean Wide Trust, built on law, data, and long-term financing for ocean protection. Fuel Cost Pressure: Penrhyn Island in the Cook Islands has burned through its last 100 litres of diesel and is borrowing 5,000 litres from the police patrol boat, while Samoa reports rising kerosene, petrol and diesel prices tied to refined product impacts. Pacific Diplomacy: US Senate confirmation moves Jared Novelly to ambassador to New Zealand, covering Samoa, the Cook Islands and Niue; meanwhile, Fiji’s tourism spending and measurable support for small businesses face scrutiny in Parliament.