1Analysis of the Government offer to subsidise the Southerner rail service. Will it work? If the Southerners love their train so much, why isn't it used by more people? Why should taxpayers foot the bill?
2Social commentary about rugby violence. Are we totally sincere in our condemnation of violence in our national sport?
3Politics: including; the Employment Court case of WINZ Head Christine Rankin; the visit of the Indonesian President; the sale of Tranz Scenic and the proposed closure of the Southerner train service.