Prevention-focused health reform: Labour candidate Henrietta Hunkin-Tagaloa says New Zealand’s health system needs fixing before people reach hospital, with more investment in primary care and prevention, plus a rethink of how GPs and the wider system are funded. Pacific health gap spotlight (Naoero): A Devpolicy Blog analysis finds Pacific life expectancy has risen to 68.8 years since 1960, but progress lags behind other middle-income countries; it flags Naoero as the biggest concern, sliding from above regional averages in 1960 to the lowest in 2023. Regional health capacity links: At the Pacific Islands Forum, India was placed on the “strategic partner stream,” with cooperation mentioned across healthcare and capacity building, including proposals for tailored training programmes for Pacific professionals. Local wellness angle (Niue Honey): A feature on Niue Honey highlights community-based enterprise and local livelihoods, offering a feel-good wellness-adjacent read for residents and visitors.