Cyclone Readiness: Parts of Kiribati face elevated risk as the Southwest Pacific prepares for a season forecast to bring seven to 11 named cyclones from November. Flooding could affect low-lying islands, so residents and travellers should plan ahead. Heart Health: A Fiji-based surgeon urges healthier diets, regular exercise and routine check-ups to prevent heart disease. His clinic has treated patients from Kiribati and other Pacific nations, while late diagnosis can mean major surgery. Safe Water: UNICEF Aotearoa’s Pacific ‘Fits Day fundraiser on October 15 will support clean water, sanitation and hygiene programmes in Kiribati, including climate-resilient water systems for children and remote communities. Climate and Wellbeing: King tides in Kiribati are damaging food gardens and threatening freshwater supplies with saltwater, while exposing ancestral graves and disrupting cultural practices. At a regional climate event, Kiribati’s minister called for funding that recognizes these cultural and emotional losses.