Breast Health Update: The Te Marae Ora mammogram programme (with the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation and NSW BreastScreen Australia) screened 398 women on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, and flagged follow-up needs—52 for repeat mammograms, 39 for ultrasound, and seven for biopsies—highlighting why regular screening matters for early detection. Pacific Health Watch: A new Devpolicy Blog analysis says average life expectancy across the Pacific has risen to 68.8 years since 1960, but progress is uneven, with Naoero falling farthest behind and several countries slipping below regional averages. Local Health Policy (Cremation): A letter urges the Cook Islands to commission a feasibility study for a small national crematorium on Rarotonga, arguing families already travel to New Zealand for cremation and should have a local choice. Community & Environment: Te Ipukarea Society brought Pa Enua and stakeholders together to push practical, coordinated solutions to plastic pollution, including better implementation of legislation and waste-management support. Health System & Compliance: A Tenancy Tribunal case found NZ renters TV star Prudence Morrall’s property management company breached rules across 20 tenancies, including Healthy Homes and insulation compliance gaps.