Primary care workforce: ProCare has recognised two top Pacific nursing graduates from Unitec with the ProCare Metua Bates-Faasisila Top Pacific Nurse Award, aiming to grow the future primary care workforce in New Zealand; this year’s recipients include Grace McCormick (Tongan/Niuean/Māori) and Michael Kapisi (Niuean). Community safety: In American Samoa, police say an alleged alcohol-fuelled assault and disturbance in Petesa involved two males (one a juvenile); one suspect, PJ Niue, was charged and held without bail while the juvenile case proceeds separately. Obesity and food systems: A new look at global obesity extremes highlights Nauru’s very high adult obesity rate (70.7%), linking the trend to decades of economic and diet shifts, plus limited fresh produce and low activity options. Regional sport and youth pathways: Strongman Samoa says the Pacific Strongest competition is creating fresh pathways for young athletes, with Niue among the participating teams. Health alert (dengue): Nauru’s health chief is urging the public to act against dengue, as the island faces ongoing mosquito-borne risk.