Va’a Racing: Cook Islands paddlers have flown to Tahiti for the Te Aito Tahiti singles races, with seven athletes contesting the June 5–6 event and youth races kicking off the action. Food & Culture: Taste of the Cook Islands returns to Te Tapora Kai at Punanga Nui Market, bringing local dishes, live music, and cultural demos alongside new vendors. Governance & Law: A Legal Policy Development Course in Rarotonga is building skills across Cook Islands Government and private lawyers, focused on designing better laws and policy. Sports Awards Letter: A reader calls out the absence of a Masters Sportswoman Award, arguing Cook Islands women athletes deserve recognition. Community & Inclusion: Apii Te Uki Ou marks the blessing of a new decking and accessibility ramp funded by the New Zealand High Commission, improving access to learning spaces. Ocean Stewardship: Waihī Beach School pupils turn discarded plastic into fish sculptures in an environmental art project aimed at marine protection. International Women’s Football: Afghan Women United players in Auckland are set to play the Cook Islands, marking a major step back onto the international stage after Taliban bans. Culture & Voyaging: Pacific voyaging and ocean leaders gather at Rapa Nui to share wayfinding knowledge and push high-seas marine conservation. Cook Islands in World Sport: Valentine Holmes is set to make himself available for the Rugby League World Cup, reconnecting with his Cook Islands heritage. Local Football Coaching: CIFA celebrates Jarves Aperau’s approval for an OFC C Licence and notes more coaches applying through the pathway.