Climate & Navigation: The Polynesian Voyaging Society is adjusting the Moananuiākea Voyage sail plan as El Niño risks and storm activity rise, with a revised departure from Aotearoa in the third week of August and stops planned for Tonga, Samoa and Fiji. Courts & Business: Samoa’s Supreme Court dismissed Associate Minister Peseta Vaifou Tevaga’s civil claim tied to the nonu company dispute, ordering management back to Apulu Lance Polu and others. Sports: Manu Samoa has named a 32-player squad for the 2026 Nations Cup in Chile/Uruguay, including three on-island players. Digital Health: Australia delivered $450,000 in ICT equipment for Samoa’s e-Health push, boosting access to patient records and building on Tamanu and Tupaia systems. Public Safety & Crime: Samoa-linked suspects in the “Coconut Cartel” hit in Vietnam have triggered bank account freezes and wider investigations across Samoa and beyond. Education & Pathways: Samoan women are being highlighted for leading Pacific student success at the University of Auckland through bridging and support programmes. Environment & Heritage: A restored Mau Independence Movement headquarters was launched in Vaimoso, reconnecting community history with Samoa’s independence story.