Visa & Family Travel: Labour says it would expand visa-waiver travel for citizens of Pacific Islands Forum nations, aiming to make it cheaper and easier for Pacific whānau—including Niue families—to reconnect in Aotearoa for weddings, funerals and other key cultural moments. Pacific Security & Ports: The US says a military presence tied to a planned port upgrade near Penrhyn in the Cook Islands is “all being negotiated,” while the NZ$101m project is framed as a port upgrade (not a US base) to support policing of illegal fishing and narco-terrorism—an issue that can affect regional travel planning. Niue Youth & Climate Stories: PACNEWS reports Niue youth are gearing up to tell their Loss and Damage stories, a reminder that climate impacts are increasingly shaping how Pacific communities share and advocate for tourism-relevant resilience. Regional Tech & Values: A Pasifika AI creator warns Pacific-focused AI can’t speak for communities without a mandate, a theme that’s resonating across Pacific innovation circles.