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

The independent Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga is calling for people to be realistic about what the country can and can't afford when it comes to water infrastructure. Te Waihanga Infrastructure Commission chief executive Geoff Cooper spoke to John Campbell.

Bula vinaka, this is Pacific Waves from RNZ Pacific, with Susana Suisuiki In this update: Pacific governments scramble to arrange fuel shipments as Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, a Bougainvillean MP urges Papua New Guinea to make a decision on its push for independence, and a new study explores the connection between dementia and poverty in New Zealand.

A Bougainvillean MP says Papua New Guinea's parliament has no choice but to back the autonomous region's drive for independence.

Pacific nations are declaring a crisis as fuel shipments become more expensive and more uncertain.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

A senior psychological lecturer is looking at how poverty contributes to dementia in New Zealand.

Labour's Willow-Jean Prime discusses National Party leadership and the free trade agreement with India.

Westpac's Reuben Tucker explains how seven cyclists are riding a thousand kilometres over six days to raise money for the Westpac Chopper Appeal

Peter de Graff has an update on the membership of Far North District Council and tells us why a Northland milk company us closing down due to soaring fuel prices