1The country is mourning the death of the first NZ soldier killed in combat in Afghanistan.
Speakers
- Mark O'Donnell (Tim O'Donnell's Father)
- Lt Gen Jerry Mataparae (Chief of Defence Force)
- Roger Menzies (Feilding High School Principal)
- Wayne O'Donnell (Tim's Uncle)
- Debbie Baker (Wounded Soldier's Mother - speaking from Ligar Bay)
- Karen and Allan Ball (Injured Soldier's Parents)
- John Key (PM - National)
- Jon Stephenson (Foreign Correspondent)
- Bob Parker (Christchurch Mayor)
2There are fears that a new round of fighting may erupt in the Middle East.
Speakers
- Andy David (Israeli Foreign Ministry)
- Michel Faroun (Lebanese Government)
4A controversial plan to build a mosque near Ground Zero in New York has been approved, sparking outrage from the families of 9/11 victims.
Speakers
- Pamela Gellar (Stop Islamization Of America)
- Andy Sullivan (9/11 Worker)
- Daisy Khan (American Society for Muslim Advancement)
- Michael Bloomberg (New York Mayor)
6There is growing dissent among Pacific Forum members over how to handle Fiji.
Speakers
- Anote Tong (Kiribati President)
- John Key (PM - National)
- Frank Bainimarama (Fiji Interim PM)