1A 30 year old Twizel police constable has been hospitalised after a bashing. Why was he working alone? Why were his first rescuers the fire service? Was he armed? What are the dangers faced by country cops?
2A student of the weather says that long-term weather predictions can be made by watching the moon. How credible is his thesis?
3What is "hot" with the kids this Christmas? How much will parents be expected to spend?