World Cup Rugby League: Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne is set to join Fiji’s coaching staff ahead of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, returning to a role he previously held for Fiji’s Pacific Championships in 2024. Local Transport: MV Tuitui Moana’s maiden Pa Enua voyage has been pushed to November, with the new cargo-passenger vessel staying at Avatiu Port for at least two more months. Public Safety: Cook Islands Police completed a refresher under the Officer Safety Pacific programme, with tactical re-certification every six months to keep officers safer while responding to aggression. Politics & Governance: The Opposition Leader’s office renovation is on hold after CIIC froze works pending a broader review, despite the United Party seeking government support. Netball: Cook Islands missed out on the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney after a loss to Samoa in the Oceania qualifier, while Tonga and Samoa secured qualification. Regional Security: Penrhyn port upgrades are being framed as “dual use,” with the US saying any future military presence is still being negotiated. Health in the Pacific: Fiji declared a national HIV emergency after a sharp rise in infections, with WHO backing expanded testing, prevention and treatment.