Pacific Sports Spotlight: The Oceania Athletics Championships kicked off in Cairns, drawing 800+ athletes across senior, U18, para, and masters events—plus strong Pacific representation from Niue and across the region. Niue & Pacific Pride: Day one delivered standout moments, including New Caledonia’s Erwan Cassier taking double gold in hammer throw and Cook Islands’ Leyon Caffrey breaking the U18 shot put record. Music Hall of Fame: Aotearoa hip hop icon Che Fu (Niuean and Māori descent) is set for induction into Te Whare Taonga Puoro o Aotearoa at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards on 28 May, with The Kratez performing a live medley. Fashion & Culture: Iris van Herpen’s mid-career retrospective, “Sculpting the Senses,” opens at the Brooklyn Museum, spotlighting her groundbreaking 3D-printed wearable work. Faith & Leadership: Elder Hutch U. Fale, newly called General Authority Seventy, credits mentors and family faith across the globe for shaping his service. Screening Watch: Niue documentary series “Descendants of Niue” drops weekly on TP+ from 20 May.