Sports & Youth Pathways: Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup next month, with Samoa among the men’s teams and Samoa also in the women’s Oceania 7s Cup—plus SVNS 3 qualification spots on the line. Community Safety: Samoa launched “Lalaga le Vā” (Weaving Sacred Relationships), bringing ministries, police, schools, families and villages together to prevent illegal drugs and violence before they escalate. Culture & Identity: A Samoan-linked Tuiga maker, Maiava Jocelynette Tafisi Leilua, says her craft keeps family heritage and Samoa’s measina alive—showcased during Miss Samoa 2026. Faith & Diplomacy: Pacific nations, including Samoa, are opening embassies in Jerusalem, with experts pointing to deep Christian belief and biblical interpretation behind the push. Design & Fashion: Samoan designer Teleasau Joy Paese will represent Samoa at PNG Fashion Week 2026, bringing faith, family and cultural storytelling through her designs. Education & Governance: Maulolo Mulitalo Tavita Amosa questions National University of Samoa silence over renaming the Teuila Festival to the Measina Festival. Culture & Grief: A reflective piece on Samoan funerals and faalavelave explores how families navigate grief through tradition.