Pacific Health Support: India says it has delivered a haemodialysis machine with a portable RO unit to Samoa, fulfilling a commitment made under FIPIC-III—an update that matters for access to kidney care across the region. Regional Health Systems: The same FIPIC-III effort is linked to earlier support for Kiribati, where a container-based dialysis unit was dispatched, reinforcing a wider push to strengthen Pacific healthcare capacity. Niue Connections in Education: A Samoa-based alumni group says Niue has been among the Pacific nations sending students on scholarship to Avele College, highlighting ongoing regional education ties that can shape long-term health and wellbeing pathways. Health & Safety Leadership (NZ): New Zealand First announces Elliot Ikilei as a candidate, noting his background as a qualified workplace health and safety trainer working with at-risk youth and vulnerable families. Maternal & Children’s Health Recognition (NZ Honours): The King’s Birthday Honours list includes awards for health leaders, including recognition tied to maternal/perinatal health and children’s health. Sports Governance & Community Voice: NZ Rugby declines to confirm whether Pacific unions—including Niue—back the Kanaloa Consortium bid for Moana Pasifika, as calls grow for a stronger Pacific voice in the franchise’s future.