Marine Protection: National Geographic Pristine Seas is launching a four-week survey in Samoa’s newly protected ocean areas, aiming to map biodiversity across reefs, mid-ocean and deepwater sites and build a scientific baseline for the plan to protect 30% of Samoa’s waters. Campus Safety & Youth: Samoa’s Prime Minister has addressed more than 4,000 National University of Samoa students after a violent campus brawl, urging an end to violence, drugs and alcohol and reminding students the university is a symbol of national progress. Drug Prevention: Samoa’s Drug-Free Samoa initiative has moved from planning to action with an inaugural national working group meeting, bringing together ministries, UNICEF and health partners to coordinate prevention, support and enforcement for young people. Climate & Energy: Samoa’s PM has voiced concern over Australia’s possible new coal and gas projects ahead of COP31, warning that higher emissions targets must come with real action. Culture & Identity: Tokelau-born Pacific artist Olivia Foa’i shares her emotional return journey to her ancestral home, after years performing worldwide with Te Vaka. Ocean Stewardship: UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke is urging Pacific communities to oppose deep-sea mining, calling the ocean Moana central to identity and warning of irreversible ecosystem harm. Sports & Community: Samoa rugby violence remains in focus after a fatal rugby league incident, with police continuing investigations and renewed calls for stronger match security.