Pacific Health Workforce: ProCare has recognised two outstanding Pacific nursing graduates from Unitec Institute of Technology with scholarships to strengthen New Zealand’s primary care workforce, including Grace McCormick (Tongan/Niuean/Māori) and Michael Kapisi (Niuean), highlighting the role of Pacific nurses in prevention and getting care “close to home.” Community Safety & Health: An alleged alcohol-fuelled assault in Petesa, American Samoa, led to arrests and charges against two males, with one held without bail and a juvenile handled through the juvenile justice system. Climate & Health Risk: El Niño is underway, with forecasts of a moderate to strong event this fall, raising concern for more intense storms across the Marianas and Micronesia after recent supertyphoons, which can worsen injuries, displacement, and health service strain. Nutrition & Chronic Disease: A global look at obesity extremes points to Nauru as having the world’s highest adult obesity rate (70.7%), linking today’s numbers to past shifts toward imported foods and barriers to fresh produce and activity. Demographics & Wellbeing: A new map shows men outnumber women in only about one-third of countries, with major drivers including migration and longevity rather than birth rates—useful context for planning health and social services. Gender Diversity: A spotlight piece challenges the idea that gender fluidity is “Western,” noting long-standing gender-diverse traditions across cultures, including the Niue term fiafifine.