Marine Protection Survey: Pristine Seas has arrived in Samoa for a major MPA network survey, using SCUBA checks, deep-sea cameras, floating video systems, seabird counts, and environmental DNA to map life from reefs to the “twilight zone,” with local partners shaping the work. Niue Energy Transition: Niue has cut diesel generator running to just 2–3 hours a day after installing a large solar-plus-battery system, expected to save about NZ$4m a year in fuel and cut hundreds of tonnes of CO2 while boosting resilience for a remote island grid. Climate Negotiation Skills: Niue is training its delegation for pre-COP31 and COP31, stressing that even with a negligible carbon footprint, the island is already facing cyclones, coastal erosion, and prolonged dry conditions. Language & AI Authority: Niuean institutions are pushing back on a Niuean-to-English phrasebook that educators say misrepresents Vagahau Niue, raising concerns about unreliable automated language content without proper linguistic verification. Connectivity & Resilience: The Manatua submarine cable fault is degrading internet services for Niue and the Cook Islands, with a specialist repair vessel now being lined up. Fisheries Governance: FFA and SPC delivered fisheries minister outcomes to Forum officials, including the Vakamanu 2026–2035 regional strategy—named for a Niuean symbol of abundance and hope.