Measles alert in NZ: Health New Zealand is urging extra vigilance after an unexplained measles case in Palmerston North, with the person linked to time in Palmerston North and Wellington (including the Matariki weekend). Mosquito-borne disease travel updates: The CDC updated its dengue destination list, now including Tonga, and also flagged chikungunya risks in parts of Costa Rica—reminding travellers to use repellent, wear long sleeves and protect kids, older adults and pregnant people. Tonga hepatitis B progress: Dr Siale ‘Ataonga Hausia, based at Princess Fusipala Hospital in Ha’apai, was named a 2026 hepatitis elimination champion for expanding hepatitis B prevention, testing and treatment, including in remote islands. Nursing leadership boost: Tonga’s Ministry of Health celebrated the first UCSF–Tonga Quality Improvement Fellowship graduates, whose projects targeted diabetes care, HPV education and vaccination, medication safety and training. Settlement support for Tongans in NZ: A new pre-departure programme helps Tongans prepare for life in New Zealand, covering healthcare, housing, employment, education and banking to reduce stress after arrival. Food & nutrition security in the Pacific: Tonga-linked rural development funding is moving ahead as Tonga and IFAD launch TRIP III (US$19.4m) to support rural livelihoods and food and nutrition security across outer islands. Waste and pollution action: SPREP’s SWAP2 is supporting Tonga and other Pacific islands to improve waste infrastructure and reduce marine litter through regional collaboration.