Whale Rights in the Pacific: Moananui Sanctuary Trust has released two draft model laws for public consultation, aiming to protect whales by blending Indigenous ocean stewardship with modern legal rights—backed by a petition of 450,000+ and inviting a Pacific talanoa on ocean guardianship. Tonga Budget Watch: In Tonga’s parliament, MPs grilled the national budget over rising fuel prices and the school breakfast programme, with concerns that electricity subsidies don’t tackle household fuel costs directly. Fuel Shock Reality Check: A wider Pacific report links global oil price spikes to inflation and pressure on tourism, arguing the region must speed up renewable energy to cut dependence on imported diesel. Drug Finds in Lau: Fiji authorities are investigating whether suspected drug packages found near Ogea Island came from one offshore drop or multiple dumping points, while patrols intensify as yacht traffic rises. Pacific Migration Pressure: Pacific immigration leaders in Suva warned that conflict, economic shocks, climate change, and organised criminal networks are reshaping migration and straining border systems. Community & Culture: Auckland’s Manurewa Library marked the end of Samoan Language Week with Pacific language support through public spaces, while Tonga’s own government ministries kicked off a four-week volleyball competition promoting healthy lifestyles. Youth Spotlight: A 13-year-old Tongan-Niuean basketball player has been selected for a tournament in America and is seeking community help to cover costs.