Fuel Crisis Response: Pacific leaders are coordinating under the Biketawa Declaration as global oil shocks keep squeezing island economies, with emergency fuel-saving steps already underway in places like the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Fiji. Visitor Economy Watch: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown says the country has avoided a worst-case GDP hit thanks to record visitor arrivals, even as global oil supply disruptions keep pressure on costs. Travel Rules Update: The Cook Islands says vaccinated tourists aged 12+ will be required when the travel bubble resumes, with limited medical exemptions and border opening only when New Zealand is at low community transmission risk. Health Alert for Travellers: A travel-related dengue case has been reported on Oʻahu involving a visitor; officials say local spread risk is low but urge travellers to prevent mosquito breeding by removing standing water. Airport Compliance: Police in Rarotonga warn vaping breaches at the airport continue, with enforcement and scrutiny expected to increase. Environment Education: Te Ipukarea Society marks 30 years with school visits to the landfill and conservation areas, spotlighting waste sorting gaps and the need for better tourism and community waste habits. Culture & Community: Tonga’s King Tupou VI received a traditional Cook Islands welcome at Atupare Marae ahead of USP graduation events. Sport Spotlight: Cook Islands winger Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad starred for the Warriors with four tries, while KL Iro marked his 50th NRL appearance and returned home for the Cook Islands Sports Awards.