Online Safety & Parenting: Norton’s NZ study says 77% of parents feel comfortable talking about online risks, but only 44% are confident kids can spot AI-made content—while 75% still worry AI could fake images or conversations involving their child. Emergency Preparedness: Australia’s AusAlert test shows cell-broadcast can work fast, but also highlights gaps—some phones didn’t receive the alert or got only partial messages—raising the bar for a “gold standard” warning system. Health Policy: Medsafe has approved an RSV prevention medicine for babies, but the Cardiac and Respiratory Foundation is urging Pharmac to fund it quickly to cut hospitalisations. Arts & Design: PANZ has unveiled finalists for the 2026 Book Design Awards, spotlighting standout typography and production across Aotearoa. Pacific Stories on Screen: TVNZ backs more secure funding for Pasifika programmes like Tagata Pasifika as streaming reshapes broadcaster priorities. Culture & Identity in Sport: All Black Tyrel Lomax says fatherhood pushed him to reconnect with te ao Māori, including Māori-medium education for his kids. Local Housing Reality: RNZ reports Kainga Ora Wesley West lots left “to rot” after a project pause, with residents linking boarded homes to illegal dumping. Youth & Work: Kadavu youth exodus is driven by education and overseas jobs, with labour mobility schemes pulling young people away. Digital Skills for Māori: Scholarships and a new intake at NZMACI are backing rangatahi tech leaders and continuing Māori arts training. Online Scams: The UN warns criminal networks are trafficking people into online scam centres, including educated English speakers, with cases rising.