Commonwealth Games: Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named their teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting 23 July, with Fiji confirming a 58-athlete squad across athletics, boxing, judo, swimming, weightlifting and more. Niue Budget Watch: Niue MPs are challenging the newly re-elected government’s first budget since the election, questioning shifting priorities, rising spending and a widening deficit, including why community development and social welfare are no longer listed as stated budget priorities. Ocean Conservation Funding: With leaders meeting for Our Ocean (16–18 June) in Mombasa, the big focus is the widening ocean conservation funding gap and the push to close it to protect more of the sea. Pacific Fuel Pressure: A spike in global oil prices after the US-Iran conflict has highlighted how exposed Pacific tourism and other sectors remain to fuel supply shocks, strengthening calls for faster renewable energy delivery. Sports Travel Fundraising: A 13-year-old Braxton Matene has been selected for Hoop 33 Academy in America and is seeking community support to cover flights, accommodation and transport for the December tournament.