Travel Planning Help: A new wave of “travel specialists” is selling expertise and real-world support for picky trips and emergencies, with readers urged to check credentials and how advisors get paid. Cook Islands Politics: Ruta Mave draws a sharp, satirical link between Powerball “luck” and Pacific power appointments, spotlighting Henry Puna’s latest governance role. Tahiti by Sea: Pasadena Magazine spotlights sailing Tahiti in style on Windstar’s Star Breeze, pairing Air Tahiti Nui comfort with a small-ship, unhurried cruise feel. Ocean Conservation & Culture: Hilton Hotel Tahiti earns Green Globe certification, tying its sustainability push to OceanIA’s marine conservation, education, and a solar-powered observation platform. Whale Rights Law: The Moananui Sanctuary Trust releases model whale-protection laws for Pacific consultation, framing whales as kin through Indigenous stewardship and modern legal tools. Pacific Governance & Decolonisation: Leaders say decolonisation after nuclear testing is still unfinished, linking environmental harm, sovereignty, and resource control across Oceania. Air Connectivity: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti activate a codeshare, letting travelers book one ticket for international-to-inter-island hops to Bora Bora and beyond. Sports Spotlight: Cook Islands paddler Reuben Dearlove wins Masters Men 50 at Te Aito 2026 in Tahiti, adding another international va’a highlight. Marine Protection Progress: A report points to French Polynesia’s Tainui Ātea and other commitments as momentum toward stronger ocean safeguards beyond announcements.