1Art For Whose Sake? Prices for original art works have never been higher in New Zealand, fueled by a new wave of buyers, who view art as the one secure investment in today's frantic financial world. New Zealand's first publicly-listed art company has just been launched in Wellington. But some artists and collectors are angry about the boom. They say the money is going to the wrong people, and the rocketing prices are creating a false market.

2The Angel of Bengal A former fashion model and society princess is using her contacts with the super-rich in the United States to raise money for the people of Bangladesh. She hosts lavish society balls in the United States which she than distributes among some of Bangladesh's poorest people.

3Edgecumbe Choir The Edgecumbe Choir consists of farmers, teachers, pensioners and teenagers. It has received rave reviews from as far afield as Covent Garden, but is virtually unknown in New Zealand. Last weekend they celebrated their 30th anniversary by performing with some of New Zealand's best known solo artists.