Fuel & Power Shock: A Pacific-wide fuel crisis has pushed governments to scramble for supply, leaning on wealthy neighbours and donors, while fuel and electricity costs rose sharply across the region; Fiji doubled its diesel maximum price in urban centres on Viti Levu (Suva, Nadi), Samoa lifted its ceiling by over two thirds, and Tonga raised it by more than 60% in Tongatapu—prompting renewed calls for solar and other renewables to avoid future disruptions. Niue Research & Standards: Niue is advancing a national research ethics framework with support from the University of Auckland, a move that matters for visiting researchers and future tourism-linked studies. Nature Conservation Build-Up: Niue also helped launch a refreshed website ahead of the 11th Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation, signalling more focus on protecting local ecosystems that travellers increasingly want to experience responsibly. Regional Safety Watch: Tonga police say crime is growing more regional and digital, a reminder for travellers to stay alert and keep devices secure.