Health Research: A systematic study tracks osteoarthritis linked to high body mass across Western Pacific countries and territories from 1990 to 2023. Niue Children’s Health: UNICEF says 38% of Niue’s 5–19-year-olds are affected by obesity, as governments face calls to improve food environments and curb the reach of ultra-processed foods. Ocean Protection: Niue Ocean Wide Trust is a finalist for the 2026 Earthshot Prize. Its community-led model supports sustainable management of more than 300,000 square kilometres of ocean, including a marine protected area covering about 40% of Niue’s exclusive economic zone. Climate Science: Pacific leaders at pre-COP31 talks in Fiji and Tuvalu are urging global action and a stronger role for Pacific science and knowledge in climate decisions.