1The clean-up of Raetihi's diesel-contaminated water supply is set to take another ten days and it remains unclear who will pay for it. Meanwhile, locals are relying on water being trucked in to the town for their use. A look at the day-to-day realities of living without tap water for Raetihi locals.
2A massive piece of New Zealand farmland near Oxford, has been purchased by a North American Investment Group for an undisclosed sum. Outdoors enthusiast Stewart Hydes wanted conditions placed on the sale, but says his appeal to the Overseas Investment Office was rejected. He is worried about the loss of vehicle access as more and more foreign landowners close off private roads and deny access across their land.
3The Government has confirmed it will finance another America's Cup campaign at a huge ceremony in Auckland to welcome Team New Zealand home. Interview with the Economic Development Minister. What does that money mean for the sailors? Interview with Team New Zealand managing Director Grant Dalton.
4The question of whether residents of Auckland Council should be responsible for mowing the berms was addressed earlier this week and provoked a flood of emails from viewers. Was the Auckland Council right in saving $3 million a year by halting the service provided to only a small number of its residents, or is this just another Council service being eroded?