Pacific Science & Climate: CSIRO is leading a major Pacific Ocean research voyage aboard RV Investigator (27 Sep–16 Dec 2026), collecting ocean and atmosphere data from Fiji to Antarctica, with stops including Niue, to help the region respond to climate change and protect marine ecosystems. Niue Travel Access: A new visa-free roundup for Indian passport holders lists Niue as visa-free for up to 30 days (with a visit permit on arrival noted in the wider travel guidance). Niue Honey Experience: Inside Niue Honey, a local bee sanctuary story—how the island’s hives were revived after years in the jungle, and how tours are bringing visitors to the workshop and backroads of Tamakautoga. Regional Tourism Context: Palau hosts the first PITAA annual meeting in-country since 2004, bringing Niue and other Pacific tax administrators together—useful background for travellers watching how regional governance supports services and infrastructure. Ocean Conservation Funding: Bezos Earth Fund announced US$25 million in grants to protect tropical Pacific waters, backing marine protected areas across several island nations and helping build international protections in the high seas.