Public Health & Climate: Te Marae Ora health secretary Bob Williams backed a Pacific Network for Health and Climate Change Action Plan 2026–2028 at a Nadi conference, stressing Pacific leadership to protect health and wellbeing as climate impacts intensify. Field Epidemiology: On World Field Epidemiology Day, Tereapii Nimerota (Te Marae Ora) explained how surveillance work on dengue, water quality, food safety, sanitation and border control is meant to turn information into faster community action. Maternal Health Workforce: Te Marae Ora intern midwives have completed a six-month Midwifery Internship Programme, adding momentum to strengthening midwifery services in the Cook Islands. Marine Health & Education: Te Ipukarea Society and Cook Islands Whale Research marked the return of humpback whales with a two-day learning programme for Araura College students, linking whale migration to healthier marine ecosystems. Food Safety Recall: Woolworths recalled Multi Grain Cereal (500g) in NZ and also exported to the Cook Islands after reports of possible blue plastic pieces; shoppers were told not to eat it and to return for a refund. Community Nutrition Support: A Labour MP says the government must apologise after more than 8,000 emergency food support applications were declined due to an incorrect “food not essential” code. Safe Water Warnings: ChildFund New Zealand warns a strengthening El Niño could worsen drought, rainfall extremes and drinking-water pressure across Pacific islands, raising risks for children’s health.