Midwifery Workforce Boost: Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says its intern midwives have completed a six-month Midwifery Internship Programme, strengthening maternity care capacity at Rarotonga Hospital. Health & Climate Leadership: Health secretary Bob Williams attended the Pacific Conference on Health and Climate Change in Nadi, backing a Pacific Network action plan aimed at protecting the health and wellbeing of more than 14 million people across the region. Public Health in Action: On World Field Epidemiology Day (Sept 7), Tereapii Nimerota (Te Marae Ora) explains how field epidemiology supports dengue control, water quality, food safety, sanitation and border health. Maternal Health Services: TMO also reports strengthening maternal health services with a new cohort of midwives. Food Safety Alert: Woolworths New Zealand recalled Woolworths Multi Grain Cereal (500g) due to possible blue plastic pieces; it was exported to the Cook Islands, with shoppers urged not to eat affected stock and to return it for a refund. Community & Environment: Te Ipukarea Society says humpback whales are returning to Cook Islands waters, with education sessions for Year 7–8 students on whale behaviour and marine ecosystem roles.