Suicide Prevention: Te Marae Ora (TMO) says suicide prevention stays a year-round priority, urging people to “ask for help” as Cook Islands Police report seven suicide-related callouts since 2025 and five recorded deaths to date, with risk often linked to multiple factors like relationship stress, alcohol/substance use, trauma and isolation. Mental Health & Community Fitness: CC Tamure Fitness is helping women stay active through traditional dance-based workouts, while Limitless Sports and Wellbeing Academy’s “Run the 5 Islands” (122km across Rarotonga, Mauke, Atiu, Mangaia and Aitutaki) aims to spark open conversations about mental health. Health Services on Pa Enua: NZDF’s Exercise Tropic Twilight on Penrhyn is supporting health and wellbeing alongside repairs—more than 75 patients seen by a dental team and medical officer, plus hospital plumbing/electrical upgrades and new school water tanks. Ocean Health Funding: The Bezos Earth Fund announced $25m in grants for ocean conservation, including support for the Cook Islands’ Marae Moana ocean park, as part of a push to protect at least 30% of Pacific waters by 2030. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: A Cook Islands youth voice highlights concerns over polymetallic nodule mining and the trade-offs between jobs, culture and environmental stewardship.