1Uncertainty continues over the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, with Southlanders preparing for the worst.

2Chicago has a reputation for being America's deadliest city. Twenty-five people were wounded in shootings in Chicago over the Easter weekend, two of them fatally. Photographer Carlos Ortiz has taken it upon himself to record the misery of those left behind to deal with their loss.

3Uncertainty continues over the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, with Southlanders preparing for the worst.

4Analysis of the latest business and financial news.

5Interview with Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman about: uncertainty over the future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter; accusations of cronyism leveled at Prime Minister John Key over the appointment of the head of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB).

6Accusations of cronyism are being levelled at Prime Minister John Key over the appointment of the head of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB). Key now admits that he phoned Ian Fletcher and suggested he apply for the job. Interview with the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party about the situation.

7The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) is predicting a warmer than average late autumn and says rainfall should return to normal levels within the next three months. However, some are questioning why NIWA did not predict the drought in the first place.

8Police say recorded crime has fallen to its lowest level in 24 years. However, Christchurch crime has increased. Interview with the Acting Assistant Police Commissioner.