1The hot, dry summer has been extremely challenging for farmers across the country. Official drought zones have so far been declared across most of the Upper North Island, with Taranaki, Manawatu-Rangitikei and Wairarapa expected to follow suit in the near future. New data shows that the risk of drought will increase by the middle of the 21st century. Interview with climate change expert James Renwick.

2Interview with Deputy Prime Minister Bill English about: the Government's response to New Zealand's worst drought in 70 years; drought relief for farmers; Don Elder's Solid Energy Select Committee no-show; John Key's public mocking of Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

3The hot, dry summer has been extremely challenging for fire fighters across the country. Interview with the Principal Rural Fire Officer for the Auckland Region about the unprecedented level of fires across the country and the strain this is placing fire fighters under.

4The Black Sox won the World Softball Championships yesterday with a 4-0 win over Venezuela. Interview with two members of the team and their coach.

5Once the initial impact of a disaster has passed, the emotional impact really starts to make itself felt. Interview with a clinical psychologist who specialises on helping the survivors of disasters cope with the aftermath.

6Three successful New Zealand woman have teamed up to create My Food Bag, a service delivering food to the door along with simple, healthy recipes.