Pacific Culture & Identity: Pacific and Māori families in New Zealand are being urged to explore their heritage at the Auckland Family History Expo in Ōtāhuhu, with organisers highlighting that Pacific genealogy can include village ties, chiefly names, churches, songs and stories—not just written records. Tonga Women & Justice: Tonga Police have arrested a 51-year-old Chinese woman in an investigation into alleged trafficking of Tongan women to China via prospective marriage arrangements, as the dispute continues over whether the cases amount to human trafficking. Faith & Community: Tonga’s Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi danced at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Tongan Catholic Chaplaincy of Australia in Sydney, marking 50 years of faith, service and community life. Water Security in Tonga: Solar-powered desalination systems have been installed on Hunga and Matamaka in Vava’u, giving remote communities a reliable source of safe drinking water and training local operators. Climate & Ocean Stewardship: The Bezos Earth Fund announced $25 million for ocean conservation across Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu, supporting new marine protected areas and habitat protection. Sports & Pride: Co-captains Junior Paulo and Jarome Luai spoke on what wearing the Toa Samoa jersey means, linking it to family sacrifices and the growth of rugby league in the islands. Education & Health: Education officials are calling on schools to maintain strong sanitation and hygiene to help prevent cholera spread among learners. Remembering a Voice: Prominent Tongan social media personality and former anti-drug campaigner Afimeimo‘unga Hola is reportedly dead, with details still unconfirmed.