Pacific Education Investment: A pioneering Pasifika early childhood education professor says Aotearoa can become the Pacific hub, built on decades of community-led work that protects language, culture, and identity. Art & Identity: A Niuean artist brings ancestral stories, hiapo patterns, and Vagahau Niue to Auckland in her first Aotearoa exhibition, blending culture with environmental awareness. AI With Real Payoff: A roundup highlights a rare group of companies proving measurable returns from AI, while most still struggle to turn spending into value. Belonging vs. Digital Noise: A social-media debate piece argues platforms tap the deepest human need to belong, even as critics warn the “always on” world shrinks real life. Culture, Tourism & Place: Malaysia’s Selangor pushes Visit Selangor Year 2026 with big visitor targets, while Langkawi’s Pulau Tuba is pitched as a “hidden gem” for authentic village experiences. Libraries as Lifestyle: Shoalhaven libraries promote membership as a free gateway to tech, learning, and community programs. Online Culture Flashpoint: A Shake Shack “no tip” kiosk glitch sparks a tipping-culture argument online. Cultural Heritage Care: Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium gets its first major marble cleaning in 120 years. Science & Food: New research links fructose-driven signals from senescent cells to how cancer may spread.