Pacific Tourism Data: SPTO wrapped up a five-day Pacific Tourism Data Initiative workshop in Nadi, training tourism research and statistics officers from Niue and eight other Pacific nations on tools like SPSS and NVivo, plus tourism report writing—aimed at stronger, evidence-based planning through surveys such as International Visitor Surveys and Business Confidence Index. US–Pacific Diplomacy: New US Ambassador to New Zealand, Cook Islands, Niue and Samoa Jared Novelly says he’ll bring a “disruption” agenda to the Pacific and flags the Cook Islands’ seabed resources as a top priority, while also planning travel to Niue and Samoa to present credentials. Regional Sport & Talent: Strongman Samoa’s Pacific Strongest event drew athletes from Niue and across the region, spotlighting new pathways for young competitors with Pasifika-style challenges on sand. Travel Access (Passport): A Henley Passport Index update notes Pakistani passport holders can access Niue via visa-on-arrival, alongside other island destinations like the Cook Islands and Vanuatu. Niue Connection (Boxing): Boxer Keanu Naden, who previously represented Niue at the 2023 Pacific Games, is set for a major Auckland bout on 31 July after an unbeaten start to his pro career.