Energy & Shipping Costs: Penrhyn Island in the Cook Islands has run out of diesel (last 100 litres) and borrowed 5,000 litres from police patrol boat Te Kukupa II, with power use restricted to 6am–10pm while a barge fuel delivery is expected around June 25–26. Energy Policy: The Cook Islands has moved into phase two of its five-phase National Energy Response Framework to manage global fuel supply shocks linked to the Middle East conflict. Tourism & Aviation: The Pacific Tourism Organisation used the ASPA81 meeting in Rarotonga to push tighter tourism–aviation partnerships, arguing air connectivity is key to sustainable growth across island economies. Sustainable Tourism Planning: Cook Islands stakeholders met to review progress on the Destination Stewardship Plan and map the next phase of sustainable tourism development. Food Security (Opinion): A local analyst argues the Cook Islands should boost domestic agriculture to cut import dependence and strengthen economic resilience. Community Resilience: Renovations to the Ngatangiia CICC Ekalesia–Sunday School Hall were completed under the Rarotonga Safety Shelter Programme, improving safety shelter capacity and accessibility. Regional Forestry Exchange: FAO-backed training in Suva supported Samoa’s sustainable teak and pine production skills to build climate resilience. International Visitor Data: SPTO and Niue Tourism released the 2024 International Visitor Survey to guide tourism strategy using Pacific-wide data.