OFC U-16 Women’s Championship: Bonnie Rice’s late stoppage-time strike rescued New Zealand with a 1-0 win over Fiji at the National Stadium in Honiara, sending the Young Football Ferns into the semi-finals. Sport Development: Makira-Ulawa’s first Oceania Sport Education Programme and Physical Education training wrapped in Kirakira, with 60 school and sports reps learning governance, coaching, child safety and sustainable club building. Inclusive Sport: SINIS hosted a Play for Equity Open Day bringing 180+ participants from seven disability organisations together for adapted games, led by seated volleyball. Netball Pathways: Solomon Islands Netball Federation announced ADF Netball Association coaching and umpiring sessions in Honiara (Sept 21–25), with provincial nominations encouraged. Arts & Culture: Popondetta’s 4th Arts and Music Festival (Sept 4–6) kept Oro’s culture alive through music, dance and local talent, featuring international artist Sean Rii. Film Challenge: POP48 is gearing up across Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands and the Cook Islands, pushing Pacific filmmakers to tell their own stories in 48 hours. Community Events: Honiara’s National Trade Fair runs Sept 9–16 at FOPA Village, with cultural performances, floats and entertainment alongside business and innovation. Peace Corps Return: Solomon Islands and the US signed to renew the Peace Corps programme, with volunteers set to resume work in education, health and community support.