Vā & Immigration Apology Politics: An opinion piece revisits New Zealand’s Dawn Raids apology and the “vā” concept, arguing governments must fix more than rules—especially around immigration needs. Social Protection Gap: A UN DESA policy brief says Tonga’s social protection coverage is below 30%, leaving households exposed to climate and economic shocks, and urges step-by-step expansion. Te Reo Māori Funding: Tonga’s Te Tai Tonga MP Ferris commits $10m over four years to a Te Tai Tonga Reo Rangatira Fund, backing community-led reo programmes and digital language innovation. Weather & Early Warning Push: Pacific Ministers end PMMM-4 with a renewed political commitment to Weather Ready Pacific and multi-hazard early warning systems, with Tonga’s PM chairing and Tonga’s C-band radar flagged as a first deliverable. Regional Fisheries Unity: Pacific countries back stronger, Pacific-led fisheries governance at COFI37, calling for international recognition and support for regional cooperation. Tonga–SPC Cooperation: Tonga’s PM meets SPC’s DG to strengthen technical support across health, education, fisheries, climate and disaster resilience, including a new WHO-linked health MoU. Tonga Law School Momentum: Senior judges back plans for a Tonga National University law school, offering help to scope a Bachelor of Laws focused on Tonga’s laws and needs. Tourism Signals: Stats NZ shows record NZ-resident traveller returns from Tonga and the Cook Islands, highlighting strong VFR-driven Pacific travel ties. Visa Politics in NZ (Pacific Focus): Labour renews promises to expand visa-waiver access for Pacific Islanders via NZeTA, while also noting uncertainty about how many extra travellers will come. Tonga–Fiji Health Link: Fiji’s HIV national emergency raises regional concern given close Tonga–Fiji movement and education links.