Mental Health Training: Te Kainga O Pa Taunga is running a week-long Primary Care Psychiatry course to boost community mental health awareness, helping people spot early signs of emotional or psychological distress. Outer-Island Health Access: Pa Enua residents say medicine shortages are still hitting the outer islands, calling for immediate, fair action even as the new Cook Islands budget increases healthcare and referral funding. Nutrition Push: Barbara Marsters has returned home with a practical plan to improve nutrition across the Cook Islands “one tray at a time,” aiming to lift everyday nutrition intake. Free Spinal Care: New Zealand College of Chiropractic interns are back in Rarotonga for free spinal health checks and holistic adjustments, with sessions at Te Atukura Grounds starting June 6. Food Security & Local Farming: A local opinion piece argues the Cook Islands should renew focus on agriculture to reduce reliance on imported food and strengthen jobs and resilience. Biodiversity Under Threat: Te Ipukarea Society highlights feral cats threatening Rarotonga’s rare seabirds, with local researchers tracking nesting behaviour. Pest Control Concern: A letter praises Reuben Tylor’s work on the new ant pest and questions how proactive the Ministry of Agriculture has been in guiding the public. Health & Wellness Community: A letter congratulates CISNOC for sports awards, while urging a missing Masters Sportswoman category to better recognise women’s health and achievements through sport. Regional Food Safety: EU-backed training for Pacific fisheries authorities targets new EU food safety rules that could affect most Pacific Island freezer vessels exporting seafood to the EU.