Child Poverty in Tonga: A new Tonga–UNICEF report says 25.3% of Tongan children live in multidimensional poverty, with the youngest (0–23 months) and rural children hit hardest as families face overlapping gaps in nutrition, healthcare, education, clean water and housing. Moana Pasifika Rescue Effort: New Zealand has stepped in to help save the Super Rugby franchise, with Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters directing officials to talk with NZ Rugby and stakeholders after owners signalled they can’t keep funding. Moana Pasifika Possible Move: A separate proposal from a Los Angeles-based tech consortium explores relocating the team to Hawaii, aiming for a more workable broadcast schedule and a new fan base. Polynesian Priorities in Samoa: Peters met Tonga’s and Samoa’s leaders in Apia to push regional cooperation on climate resilience, security, migration, and language and culture. Tonga Police DUI Crackdown: Police arrested 27 people in a DUI enforcement operation, with 248 of 3,147 drivers testing positive for alcohol in May. Honours for Tongans in NZ: Two Tongans were recognised in King’s Birthday Honours, including long-time Tongan language educator Fane Fusipongi Ketu’u and Vahefonua Tonga Methodist Mission CEO Kathleen Tuai-Ta’ufo’ou. Cultural Spotlight: The legacy of Queen Sālote Tupou III at the 1953 coronation is remembered, highlighting Tonga’s royal and religious ties to the UK.