Child Poverty Watch (Tonga): A new Tonga–UNICEF report says 25.3% of Tongan children live in multidimensional poverty, with the biggest gaps among young children (0–23 months) and rural communities, where deprivation can include nutrition, healthcare, education, clean water, and safe housing. Health & Equity: The findings push for stronger social safeguards before families reach crisis points, with government leaders pointing to the need for action and inclusion. Pacific Health Support (Samoa): India says it has delivered a haemodialysis machine with a portable RO unit to Samoa under its FIPIC-III commitments, adding to earlier dialysis support sent to Kiribati. Local Health Systems (Tonga/Region): A Chinese PLA Navy hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, completed a medical mission that included visits to Tonga and other Pacific islands, providing consultations, exams, surgery, and health education. Community Recognition (Tonga in NZ): Two Tongans in New Zealand’s King’s Birthday Honours 2026 were recognised for long-running work in Tongan language education and Pacific community support, including health-related initiatives. Sports & Wellbeing (Moana Pasifika): New Zealand’s foreign minister says officials have started talks to help secure the future of Moana Pasifika, a Pacific pathway team facing funding uncertainty—an issue that also matters for community wellbeing and youth sport pathways.