1The New Zealand dollar fell to it lowest level in a year against the greenback yesterday, dropping below US83 cents. Analysis.

2Tech Bytes The TelstraClear report on technology: 1. Auckland Mobility Devices have created CrushShock which takes the strain out of using crutches. 2. The New Zealand designed Martin Jetpack is soaring to new heights at the Defence Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi. 3. Fashion designer Topshop is teaming up with Google to bring a truly interactive element to this year's London Fashion Week. 4. The Robi Robot, offers simple robotics to the masses using a magazine subscription to drip feed components to subscribers.

3A drought has been officially declared in Northland, with other regions likely to follow.

4The New Zealand Maori Council says it remains determined to hold the Crown to account, despite the Supreme Court's dismissal of it's bid to block the partial privatisation of Mighty River Power.

5The Supreme Court's dismissal of the Maori Council's bid to block the partial privatisation of Mighty River Power has given the Government the go-ahead to proceed with asset sales. Interview with State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall.

6Live report from Muriwai Beach where local man Adam Strange was killed by what is thought to have been a Great White Shark yesterday. A karakia is under way to lift the tapu on the beach. Interview with the Group Curator for Sea Life at Kelly Tarltons Sealife Aquarium.

7Politics: including; Government cleared to proceed with asset sales; Charles Chauvel's valedictory speech; political fall-out from the movie 'Argo'.

8The latest news and issues from Australia: including; Tropical Cyclone Rusty batters Western Australia; further heavy flooding in Gympie;

9A Parliamentary Select Committee has recommended that the Marriage Equality Bill be passed into law. Interview with Green Party MP Kevin Hague.