Samoa–New Zealand Labour Mobility: Samoa’s Prime Minister met New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon in Wellington, with talks focused on labour mobility, trade and migration, and the future of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, including worker welfare and pastoral care. RSE Worker Consultation: In Blenheim, Samoa’s PM held a major consultation with 700 Samoan RSE workers, alongside site visits across Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough, to feed into improvements to working and living conditions. SNPF Misappropriation: Samoa Police say they have not been notified of an alleged Samoa National Provident Fund misappropriation case, despite reports of suspected transfers totalling at least SAT$100,000 and internal audit findings. Court Bail Fight: In the Supreme Court, police opposed bail for James Atua and Fred Papalii over alleged money laundering linked to a Vietnam murder case, citing flight risk and possible witness interference; account freezes by the Central Bank are part of the case. Energy Costs Watch: Oil prices surged to US$100 a barrel amid Middle East tensions, raising fresh fuel price concerns that could ripple into Samoa’s business and consumer costs. Regional Skills for Workers: A Pacific labour law training brought together unions from Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa and PNG, covering grievances, collective bargaining, mediation and arbitration. Aviation Upgrade: Samoa Airways welcomed back its refurbished Twin Otter 5W-FAY after Unity Aviation Canada overhaul, funded from the airline’s own revenue to extend service life and support connectivity.