Flying-fox conservation: Mangaia has reopened a rā‘ui for moā kirikiri (Pacific flying foxes) for two days (July 6–7, 2026), letting hunters take bats during breeding season—but with no catch limit and no practical way to monitor individual catches, district leaders say future openings need clear limits and monitoring. HIV emergency in Fiji: Fiji has declared HIV a national emergency after a sharp rise in new infections, with UNAIDS estimating about 9,100 people living with HIV in 2025; only 39% knew their status and 22% were on treatment. Regional HIV push: WHO says it will keep supporting Fiji to expand free testing, prevention and treatment, including PrEP and harm reduction, and notes Pacific leaders are calling for stronger cross-country cooperation. NCD pressure in the Cook Islands: A letter highlights ongoing health strain at home—NCDs drive most deaths, with high obesity and diabetes rates—arguing health funding and workforce equity must improve. Penrhyn health and infrastructure: NZDF’s Exercise Tropic Twilight has begun on Penrhyn, with upgrades to schools and market facilities plus health services and hydrographic work. Social protection for resilience: UN DESA urges Pacific SIDS to strengthen social protection to cut poverty and buffer climate and economic shocks, noting Cook Islands and Palau have higher coverage than many neighbours.