Tourism Trade Boost: Niue’s Deputy PM and Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says the South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) is delivering stronger regional tourism links, with Fiji hosting the March event that helped smaller islands like Niue connect directly with global buyers; SPTE 2026 drew 225+ trade participants, including 82 sellers from 17 Pacific countries and 60 international buyers from Europe and Asia. Niue in Regional Sports Governance: The Moana Pasifika takeover fight has shifted as Kanaloa Rugby says its bid is backed by four Pacific unions—Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands and Niue—framing the move as “100 per cent sovereignty” for Pacific nations. Fisheries Enforcement Cooperation: Pacific governments wrapped up Operation Tui Moana 2026, a three-week surveillance push led by the FFA with support from Australia, New Zealand, France and the US; officials report 61 vessel inspections, 200+ detections verified, and four vessels of interest, with Niue among participating countries. Visa Fee Cuts Raise Budget Questions: New Zealand’s planned Pacific visa fee reductions and longer default visas could cost the government about $1–2 million a year, with officials saying the system is mainly funded by visa fees and will be managed via budget transfers. Niue Cabinet Sworn In: Returning PM Dalton Tagelagi has appointed three ministers and portfolios, including Richie Mautama (Police, Corrections, disaster management; plus home affairs and transport), Rhonda Tiakia (justice, lands, survey; agriculture; environment; meteorological service), and Kahealani Hekau (health, education, tourism; taoga Niue).