Samoa: Safata residents and a local MP say compensation for the sinking of HMNZ Manawanui is still not reaching people nearly two years on, with plans shifting from a previous 3 million tala to a full 10 million tala under the current government. Climate & fisheries: Pacific countries are rolling out a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts, with Samoa’s fisheries ministry stressing tighter links between climate science and fisheries planning. Sports tech in the Pacific: LiveU says it has enabled the first remote VAR deployment across the Pacific for the OFC Pro League, aiming to solve the region’s customs and connectivity barriers. EU food safety: New EU freezer-vessel rules are set to affect about 97% of Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the EU, prompting technical training for national food-safety authorities. Moana Pasifika: New Zealand’s Winston Peters says the Super Rugby franchise can still be saved via a sustainable business model, ruling out a direct government bailout as the club faces liquidation fears. Agritech: Samoa’s EU/FAO-backed Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 finale spotlights agribusiness innovation and entrepreneurship in Apia. Health science outreach: A “Samoan Scientist” podcast is set to bring diabetes research into Pacific homes through culturally grounded conversations.