Renewables & Power Resilience: Sunergise installed Niue’s new solar plus battery storage system, cutting reliance on diesel generators and backing the push for higher renewable energy use—an approach Samoa is now looking to scale. Climate Readiness Funding: The Global Environment Facility approved NZ$24.2m (US$14.23m) for Fiji, FSM, Tuvalu and Vanuatu to strengthen early warning systems and climate-resilient infrastructure, expected to unlock another NZ$74.3m in co-financing for flood, sea-level rise, cyclone and coastal erosion planning before construction. Meteorology Capacity: Niue Meteorological Services Director Rossy Mitiepo says even small Met teams are carrying growing regional responsibilities as forecasting and earlier warnings become as critical as rebuilding. Seabed Mining Diplomacy: U.S. Ambassador Jared Novelly told reporters he won’t impose U.S. policy on Samoa’s seabed mining stance, framing the role as connecting Samoa with experts on environmental issues and sustainable practices. Deep-Sea Minerals Debate: An OP-ED argues the Pacific conversation is moving beyond simple “for or against” toward “follow the science, protect the environment, do no harm,” with different countries pursuing science-led, safeguard-focused pathways. Local Creative Industry: Ché Fu reflects on 25 years since Navigator, highlighting how Niuean-Māori talent helped shape local hip-hop, R&B and reggae—identity and resilience themes still resonating.