1Aid agencies say they are disappointed over the failure of the G8 to commit significant amounts of new money to fight poverty.
2The NZ Government is poised to present its second Zero Budget tomorrow. Is this considered "austerity"? How does it measure up to the austerity measures in other countries?
3Fonterra says it will have to cut payouts to dairy farmers. What will this mean for the local economy just two days before the Budget? However, an expert says there are still plenty of trade opportunities with China.
4A political storm is building at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
5The Act Party's biggest donor Louis Crimp is being investigated by the Human Rights Commission after a newspaper article quoted him making racist and inflammatory remarks. When does free speech become hate speech?
6Fonterra says it will have to cut payouts to dairy farmers. Analysis.