1New Zealand's biggest banks made billions in profits last year and their management teams received large salaries and bonuses. However, they have also weathered the financial crisis virtually unscathed. Are their profits too large, or simply a sign of good health?

2An Afghan woman whose nose and ears were cut off after she fled a forced marriage has spoken out about her ongoing recovery.

3Tuhoe activist Tame Iti has been released from Waikeria Prison this morning, where he was incarcerated on firearms charges following the Urewera 'anti-terror' raids. Live report from Hukanui Marae.

4Extended dry conditions across many parts of New Zealand have some districts on the verge of drought and others enforcing water controls. Report from Bideford, north of Wellington.

5It is likely that a drought will be declared in Northland this afternoon at the request of farmers and officials in the region. Declaring a drought will trigger relief measures, including financial assistance for rural families. However, the extremely dry conditions are affecting farmers in many other areas too, especially Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa.

6Interview with the managing director of Delegat Wines, whose half-year profit was boosted 31% to $19.3 million.

7Secret emails have revealed the depth of the animosity between parties fighting over the issues surrounding the filming of "The Hobbit" movies in New Zealand. Analysis.

8The Backbencher Pub has reopened after being damaged by two fires last year. Which political puppets feature?

9The secondary school teachers union plans to take the Ministry of Education to court over the Novopay fiasco.

10Tuhoe activist Tame Iti has been released from Waikeria Prison this morning, where he was incarcerated on firearms charges following the Urewera 'anti-terror' raids. Live report from Hukanui Marae.

11Analysis of the latest business and financial news: including; European share markets have dived overnight due to an uncertain election result in Italy; Wall Street continues to perform strongly due to strong housing market; Delegats Wines' half year profit rises by 31%; New Zealand dollar remains strong against the pound; impact of the drought on the New Zealand currency.

12A public health campaign called "Sneeze Safe" is under way to teach children how to sneeze safely and learn good hygiene practices.