Niue Budget Watch: MPs are questioning the new 2026/27 budget after the first reading, pointing to a growing deficit and concerns that community development and social welfare are no longer listed as stated priorities, despite past spending levels. Everyday Security in the Pacific: Niue’s Home Affairs, Police, Corrections and National Disaster Management minister, Richie Mautama, told a regional peace and security dialogue that threats aren’t only geopolitical—he highlighted community safety, climate change, illegal fishing, and even Niue’s unmanaged dog population. Global Health Burden: A new global analysis on pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) links the condition mainly to STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhoea, showing how reproductive health risks vary by age and over time. Ocean & Climate Funding: More than 180 countries backed a US$3.9bn Global Environment Facility funding package for biodiversity and climate projects, with a focus that includes health systems and support for small island states. Community Sports & Wellbeing: Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting 23 July, with Fiji confirming a 58-athlete squad.