1A special Parliamentary inquiry into literacy wants the teaching of reading to get back to basics, and toughen up on teaching standards. But will the Government come up with the necessary money?
2The creditors of Qantas NZ met face to face with the directors, but heard there was virtually no chance of them ever receiving the money they are owed.
3A Kaikohe family claims the Government tried to buy their silence over the proposed building of a medium security prison in their region.
4The Health Minister has admitted that so far Health Boards have not yet signed new contracts with the Government.
5Plans to change the law to stop MPs party-hopping have run into trouble - Mana Motuhake has withdrawn support for the legislation and NZ First is demanding changes to the Bill.
6Other news.