1The NZ economy keeps failing to fire and as result, business confidence has lowered. Analysis.
2A survey has indicated that half of the US population believes the Mormon Church is a cult, which is expected to count against Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney who practices the Mormon faith, Now the church has launched a charm offensive aimed at convincing people they are just like everyone else.
3Mining companies are still making money from gold in Otago, and the extra work necessary to find gold is worth it with gold prices currently so high.
4Interview with the Opposition leader about; water rights and ownership of water; Maori Council Waitangi Tribunal claim for water rights; PM's dismissal of Waitangi Tribunal's authority; opposition to asset sales.
5Interview with the Maori party co-leader about PM John Key's statement any ruling by the Waitangi Tribunal over water rights will be non-binding, can be ignored and will not prevent asset sales.