1Will the government's long awaited decisions on water policy make any difference to the issues facing fresh water management in New Zealand. The government says there could eventually be public investment in irrigation schemes worth $400-million helping to boost farm productivity. The government has also announced an accelerated clean-up programme.
2What safeguards are there to ensure children in foster care and children's homes are being treated well and having their education needs met?
3News from the United States, including: continuing fallout from the bin Laden raid; political solutions to the gas price crisis;
4Business news, including: the government's announcements on water policy; Minister of Finance Bill Engligh predicting largest ever government deficit; KiwiSaver changes;
5Media commentary, including: media forecasting of the Don Brash coup; Hone Harawira's new party;