Cycling for health: Tonga Cycling Federation marked World Cycling Day with a 48km group ride across Tongatapu, promoting healthy living, road safety and wider participation, with police escorting riders. Brain injury recovery: Storm edge forward Eli Katoa will not play again this year after a serious head injury that required emergency surgery, as specialists and neurosurgeons guide his return to non-contact training. Child poverty and health risks: A new Tonga–UNICEF report says 25.3% of children face multidimensional poverty, with the youngest (0–23 months) and rural children most affected—linked to gaps in nutrition, healthcare, clean water and housing. Health partnership: Tonga’s Ministry of Health signed an MOU with China’s GX Foundation to expand healthcare cooperation, following recent medical instrument donations to Vaiola Hospital. Regional drug and disease warning: A Pacific security/health expert says illicit drug signs have appeared in Tonga wastewater and that rising HIV and TB concerns are emerging across nearby islands. Food safety for Pacific exporters: EU freezer-ship rules are set to affect most Pacific Island vessels exporting to the EU, with regional training in Suva supporting compliance and protecting market access. Women leaders push action: Pacific Islands Forum leaders warned that conflict and rising costs are straining essential services, including health, hitting women and vulnerable communities hardest.