Submarine Cable Fault: The Manatua Cable has a technical fault about 144 km offshore from Samoa, degrading internet services for Niue and the Cook Islands; repairs will need a specialist submarine cable vessel after an electrical shunt near Repeater 2 was identified. Climate Negotiation Skills: Niue is running a three-day SPREP-supported training to sharpen its climate negotiation team ahead of COP31 and the Pacific pre-COP31 in Fiji and Tuvalu, as the island faces coastal erosion, storm surge impacts, and prolonged dry conditions. Climate Disaster Preparedness Funding: The GEF has approved NZ$24.2 million for Fiji, FSM, Tuvalu and Vanuatu to strengthen early warning and climate-resilient infrastructure, with Niue Meteorological Services Director Rossy Mitiepo highlighting the growing load on small Pacific weather teams. Regional Security Treaty Debate: Pacific foreign ministers in Suva are considering a Solomon Islands proposal for a regional security treaty, with experts warning it could shift Forum decision-making through mandatory consultation. Deep-Sea Minerals Discussion: The Pacific conversation on deep-sea minerals is moving from a simple for/against debate toward “follow the science, protect the environment, do no harm,” with countries weighing safeguards and governance. Trade and Local Products: Pacific Trade Invest Australia is bringing Niue exporters (Niue Honey Company and Niue Vanilla Organic) to Fine Food Australia 2026, aiming to connect Pacific food and beverage producers with buyers.