1The PM has been forced to apologise after the GCSB admitted it unlawfully spied on Kim Dotcom. Opposition parties are calling for an independent inquiry saying Justice Naizer's report ignores the failures of the Minister in charge of the GCSB (PM John Key). Interview with former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer about NZ's security services and the legal protections all NZers should expect.
2Interview with Labour Leader David Shearer. What has he done to revitalise the Labour Party under his leadership. What does a Shearer-led Labour Party stand for?
3The mayoral campaign funding scandal involving Act Leader John Banks has led to a further decline in Act's support. Liberal voters feel particularly badly served by this scandal. Who are these voters and what do they believe in? Could any of them be a potential coalition partner for National at the next election?
4Media Panel: TVNZ announces plans to end current affairs programme Close Up after eight years; Backbenchers host Wallace Chapman fronts in an interview-style advertisement for fair trade Cadbury chocolate which screens during news hour;
5Preview of next week's programme.