1A deadly raid by Israeli commandos on a flotilla of aid ships bound for Gaza has sparked international outrage and a diplomatic crisis, with an emergency UN security council meeting underway to discuss response to the attack. There are reports of up to 19 killed and more injured.
2The oil spill off the gulf of Mexico is having a devastating affect. The latest attempt to cap the spill has failed. The government and BP are looking towards August for a permanent solution.
3The United States economy and what it means for our exporters; issues surrounding the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the likelihood of BP being sold; the general dependence on oil; business investment and job creation are still weak.
4A look at the two rival weekend political shows: TV3's The Nation and TV1's Q&A.