Pacific Rugby: Mana Pasifika is preparing a bid to become the NRL’s 20th team in 2029, with a plan to base the club in Auckland and stage games across the region, including Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands. Niuean Pride: Pacific flags, including Niue’s, have appeared across Auckland during Rugby League World Cup celebrations, reflecting the strong ties diaspora communities maintain with their homelands. Niue Getaway: A new travel feature spotlights Niue’s clear waters, whale encounters, limestone coast and dark skies as attractions for visitors seeking a quieter Pacific escape. Tongan Community: Tongan Catholics in Australia marked 50 years of organised ministry with ceremonies celebrating faith, service and cultural traditions, with the Bishop of Tonga and Niue among the guests.