1Pioneering new research from the University of Otago unborn babies killed in car crashes are being totally overlooked. The number of unborn babies killed on the roads each year is almost double the rate of babies dying under the same circumstances. Interview with the study's leader.

2There is outrage over media reports that debt collectors may be being used to recover overpayments made to teachers by the Novopay system. Interview with the National Secretary of the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI).

3International attention is focussed on a proposed new law in New Zealand called the Psychoactive Substances Bill, which would require the manufacturers of synthetic drugs to prove they are safe before they can be placed on the market. Interview with the Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, Ross Bell.

4Despite the struggles farmers are experiencing as a result of the drought, there have been positive effects for other primary industries, especially the wine, honey and tourist industries.

5The conclave to choose the next Pope is now underway, with black smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel chimney earlier this morning, indicating that no decision has been made yet.

6Some tips for consumers on how to deal with power companies' door-to-door sales pressure.

7A new study has shown that sleep deprivation could cause major degenerative diseases. Interview with sleep expert Dr Alex Bartle.