Niue Energy Resilience: Niue has cut diesel generator running from around-the-clock to just two to three hours a day after installing a new solar-plus-battery system, expected to save about NZ$4 million a year in fuel costs and reduce diesel use by roughly 1.2 million litres annually; the project supports Niue’s goal of 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and helps protect the island from imported fuel price and supply shocks. Pacific Health Funding: Fiji is set to receive FJD$23.5 million for its HIV response, with reporting also noting Australia and Solomon Islands expanding HIV testing, treatment and prevention. Regional Health & Climate Context: Fiji braces for drier months as El Niño strengthens, a reminder that weather shifts can quickly affect health and water security. Pacific Science for Wellness-Linked Environments: Scientists are surveying Samoa’s newly protected ocean areas to support protection of 30% of its waters—work that can strengthen the natural food and ecosystem foundations communities rely on.