OFC U-16 Women’s Championship: Fiji and Papua New Guinea booked semi-final spots after tense wins, with Fiji edging Solomon Islands 4-3 and PNG ending a decade-long wait by beating Samoa 2-0; the semi-final winners qualify for the 2027 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Cook Islands football: New Zealand finished Group A with an 8-0 win over the Cook Islands, while the Cook Islands bounced back to a 0-0 draw against hosts Solomon Islands after a heavy opener defeat. Local politics: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown says the new government’s first 100 days will focus on cost of living and housing, including a cost-of-living review and progress on housing policy. Climate and resilience: Brown urged the Asian Development Bank to make climate resilience funding easier to access and be lenient on debt servicing; Cook Islands also pushed for early warning systems that reach every community, highlighting an El Niño-driven weather split. Women’s safety: Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre launched a regional training program on violence against women and girls, with Cook Islands among participating countries. Governance: CIIC announced leadership and director changes for Te Aponga Uira to strengthen electricity services and board governance. Sports (netball): Cook Islands netball heads to Tonga for Oceania qualifiers aiming for a top-three finish and a 2027 World Cup berth.