1New research suggests some small to medium businesses in New Zealand are still struggling to recover from the global recession. Analysis.

2In the two months since the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, nearly 1700 Americans have been shot dead. There has also been a surge in gun sales since then too, adding to the 300 million guns already owned by United States citizens. A case study of Texas - why do so many Texans oppose gun control?

3Experts say diseases of affluence such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer and asthma are now the biggest global health threats. Interview with a health expert about this.

4Today marks 20 years since British toddler James Bulger was lured to his death by ten year olds Robert Thompson and Jon Venables.

5The use of unmanned drones in Afghanistan is set to grow as United States troops prepare to withdraw. However, the widespread use of drones is controversial.

6The Overseas Investment Office has approved the sale of eight central North Island dairy farms to a Swedish group. Why hasn't this had the media coverage and reaction that the sale of the Crafar farms to a Chinese conglomerate had?

7Interview with Opposition Leader David Shearer about: New Zealand First MP Richard Prosser's anti-Muslim comments; Government's asylum seeker deal with Australia.

8North Korea has confirmed it has carried out a third nuclear test. Analysis.

9The six NRL (National Rugby League) teams named in the Australian Crime Commission report say they have been given no information about what they are alleged to have done. A look at the ongoing fallout over the scandal of drugs in Australian sport.

10Today is National Go By Bike Day aimed at congratulating those who travel by bike and encouraging others to give it a try.

11An international conference looking at how an evolving planet affects the tourism industry is being held at Lincoln University week. One of the themes to be discussed is that the face of international tourism is changing and operators must adapt in order to survive. Interview with Professor David Simmons, who is chairing the conference.

12Speculation is mounting about who will succeed Pope Benedict XVI in the wake of his shock resignation. Analysis.