Sports News for 3 June 2026.

A transnational crime expert weighs in on the cartels and drugs in the Pacific. A new project for safer drinking water in Melanesia. Papua New Guinea is being urged to prepare for adverse conditions from this month's El Nino event.

A Vietnamese transnational crime expert says dismantling drug trafficking operations in the Pacific cannot be achieved without proper resourcing, intelligence sharing and tighter border controls.

A new Pacific project is aiming to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation for communities in Melanesia.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Papua New Guinea is being urged to prepare for El Niño - a cyclical weather event that develops over the Pacific and surrounding countries - and brings disruptive conditions.

Photogenic food is front of mind for many diners and chefs. First Up's Ke-Xin Li finds out if flavour is being sacrificed at the altar of presentation.

Commentator Jeff McTainsh joins First Up ahead of this weekend's qualifying finals.

A bottle from the 1800s, a man-shaped ironing board and a special casserole dish. Sam Millward from the Wairarapa Hospice tells First Up about the shop's latest treasures.

Pakistan-based correspondent Anas Mallick brings us the latest from the region.