Pacific Rugby Update: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Moana Pasifika still has a pathway to survive, with new potential backers reportedly showing interest, while he rules out a direct government bailout and insists the priority is a sustainable business model after the club’s owners moved it toward liquidation. Niue Culture & Arts: Niuean-Māori tattoo practitioner Iata Peautolu is returning to Niue to run a Tātatau Art Workshop aimed at uncovering and preserving Niuean tātatau stories, village nuances, and the meaning behind iconic symbols like the niu (coconut), vaka (canoe), and uga (coconut crab). Language & Community Events: Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) marked Samoan Language Week with a cultural programme featuring legends, history, interactive screen-printing of Samoan patterns, coconut scraping, traditional songs, and shared food. Dance & Performance: Pacific Dance Festival 2026 kicks off in Māngere with a diverse line-up that includes Niuean artists, celebrating Pasifika movement, story, and identity across multiple Auckland venues before moving north for Matariki programming. Entertainment Quiz: A Niue-focused quiz rounds up pop culture and history questions, from New Zealand TV to classic films and Olympic trivia.