Moana Pasifika Rescue Talks: New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says officials have been told to urgently explore options to keep the Super Rugby franchise alive after liquidation, with Samoa and Tonga’s governments pushing a pathway plan and more decisions expected in coming weeks. Pacific Women’s Priorities: At the Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting, leaders warned that rising fuel costs, supply disruptions, conflict and climate impacts are hitting women, girls, youth and people with disabilities hardest, calling for commitments to turn into practical action. Tonga Child Poverty Alert: A new Tonga and UNICEF report finds 25.3% of children face multidimensional poverty, with the youngest and rural children most affected, urging stronger social safeguards. Tonga Sports & Community: Tonga’s government ministries kicked off a four-week volleyball tournament to promote healthy lifestyles and stronger relationships across agencies. Climate Displacement Pressure: Pacific leaders urged New Zealand to prepare for climate displacement with dignity-focused, Pacific-led frameworks as nearly one million people were displaced by climate disasters from 2010–2021. Culture & Faith Milestone: Tonga marks 200 years since Christianity was firmly established, with new research and publications tracing the kingdom’s religious history.