1Labour and the Greens want to form a Government agency to buy and set power prices, in a radical return to State control of the Electricity industry, which is aimed to bring down power prices. Analysis.

2For the first time, a New Zealand whiskey has been recognised at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco.

3United States President Barack Obama has angrily upbraided the United States Senate after an amendment for tighter gun control laws was voted down. Analysis.

4Analysis of the latest business and financial news, including the United States share market feeling unnerved by the Texas explosion. One the New Zealand market, listed power companies fell after the Labour and Green Parties announced their joint energy strategy yesterday.

5Labour and the Greens want to form a Government agency to buy and set power prices, in a radical return to State control of the Electricity industry, which is aimed to bring down power prices. Interview with Greens Co-Leader Russel Norman.

6Interview with National MP Maurice Williamson who has found himself an unlikely international celebrity in the wake of his speech to Parliament supporting the Marriage Amendment Bill.

7Politics: including; Labour/Greens' plans for electricity industry; Marriage Amendment Bill.

8The latest news and issues from Australia: including; Australian reaction to New Zealand marriage Amendment law; preparation for tonight's ANZAC rugby league test match;