Health & Policy: A letter urges urgent action on Cook Islands’ high NCD burden, calling for easy healthy choices (free water refill stations, healthier event catering), a rethink of how sugary/processed products sponsor youth sport, and school/church/village community gardens to link health with food security. Culture & Identity: Two editorials spotlight cultural authenticity—one questions whether Cook Islands traditional attire used in high-profile welcomes and coronation coverage truly reflects local materials and symbols; another reflects on tivaivai as “many hands” love, tying education and counselling to the craft’s values. Environment & Youth: Te Ipukarea Society marks 30 years with student visits to the landfill and Takitumu Conservation Area, while Aitutaki’s Water Guardians Project blends marine science with heritage to protect the lagoon. Education & Regional Ties: USP’s Cook Islands graduation honours King Tupou VI as Chancellor, with the ceremony framed through Pacific values of service and community. Digital Safety: Cook Islands Police Cybercrime Unit and NZ specialists run a cyber safety roadshow for Year 10 students at Tereora College. Sports & Community: CISNOC Sports Awards celebrate Aquatics Cook Islands’ swimmers and other sporting excellence, while Cook Islands’ presence is noted in regional beach handball growth and youth pathways. Regional Security: Secretary of Health Bob Williams calls for a tougher, coordinated Pacific response to drug trafficking, stressing prevention and community early warning. Travel Rules: Government says future tourists aged 12+ must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, with border reopening tied to low transmission risk.