Deep-Sea Science & Governance: NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer docked in Suva for its first Fiji visit, using mapping sonars and a remotely operated vehicle to document the seafloor and share geo-referenced data with Fiji and the public. Cook Islands Finance Tech: Cook Islands trust registrations hit a record 433, up 42% year-on-year and nearly 90% in two years, driven largely by US asset-protection demand—boosting a fintech/regtech/cybersecurity market for compliance, identity checks, and digital servicing. Regional Fisheries Policy: Pacific delegations at FAO’s COFI37 in Rome pushed for stronger international recognition of Pacific-led, science-based tuna management, with Cook Islands among the participating members. Transport Tech at Home: Rarotonga’s new app-based ride-hailing service, Smartie Rides, is spotlighting a licensing gap in the Cook Islands’ 1967 transport rules for vehicle-sharing platforms. Seabed Minerals Training: 23 Cook Islanders returned from China after a deep-sea resource management programme with SBMA, focused on governance, science, and environmental protection. AI & Weather Safety: WMO warns Pacific services to use AI for forecasting and early warnings—but keep humans “switched on” to avoid confident mistakes and misinformation. Chemical Weapons Compliance: Cook Islands joined an OPCW regional meeting in Seoul to strengthen Chemical Weapons Convention implementation, including how emerging technologies affect compliance.