Breast Screening Update: The Cook Islands’ free breast screening programme at Rarotonga Hospital (run by the NSW BreastScreen Australia team) met its target despite technical issues with the mammogram machine, keeping early detection on track. Public Safety & Health: Police confirmed the death of a 68-year-old tourist after a kayaking incident near Arorangi; resuscitation was attempted, a medical report is expected, and the case will go to the Coroner. Regional Health Priorities: A Pacific-wide “global syndemic” focus highlights how climate change is worsening child nutrition while undernutrition and obesity feed non-communicable disease burdens—timely as Pacific Heads of Health convene in the Cook Islands. Policy & Health Systems: A Cook Islands political analyst argues education, health, culture, sport and food security are linked, calling for stronger coordination and possible structural reform to improve wellbeing outcomes. Community Wellness Through Sport: The Ruckstars junior rugby programme is funded via the Australian High Commission’s Community Grants Program, aiming to build healthier, more resilient youth through safe, inclusive sport and health promotion. Deep-Sea Mining Risks: A report warns Cook Islands and other Pacific states could face investor-state disputes if they tighten environmental or regulatory protections around deep-sea mining.