1NZ's relationship with the USA is warning, although some fear that this may hurt NZ's reputation for independence.
2China is poised to become the world's largest economy by 2020. Does NZ need to do more to secure business opportunities with China?
3Interview with Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman about: Police investigation into the GCSB - Kim Dotcom spying saga; Rena compensation.
4The Government has reached a compensation deal with the owners of the grounded container ship Rena.
5The closure of the Napier-Gisborne rail line has devastated the community in the region and is threatening jobs of Kiwirail employees.
6Somali and African Union troops have entered the Somali port town of Kismayo as they fight the Islamic militia group Al Shabaab for control of the Port.