Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Principal Policy Advisor, Terry Collins talks to John Campbell about why petrol prices have eased off lately, with prices around the $3 mark.

Sports News for 2 June 2026.

Samoan language week begins in Aotearoa as the island nation marks 64 years of independence. 12 Pasifika leaders named in Kings Birthday honours. Samoa PM says youths are being 'used' by drug cartels. Moana pip Brumbies to end 2026 season on a high.

Church services, marking the start of Le Vaiaso O le Gagana Samoa were held across Aotearoa on Sunday.

Twelve Pasifika people in New Zealand have been included in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

Samoa's Prime Minister says the country's youth are being "used" by international drug rings offering hefty pay checks.

Moana pip Brumbies to end 2026 season on a high.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

ACT MP Cameron Luxton joins First Up to discuss NZ's nuclear position and the defence spending allocation in the budget.