1Prime Minister John Key has arrived in Brunei for the East Asia Summit flushed with success after shepherding through the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal.

2The shocking results of an international report show how serious violence and abuse against children has become around the world. The findings are being presented to the United Nations in an attempt to convince the organisation that child protection should be part of its 2015 agenda. Where does New Zealand fit into all of this?

3It is estimated that 25% of New Zealand's population will be over 65 years of age by 2050. To cope with the rising cost of superannuation, the Retirement Commissioner has come up with a series of proposals. One of these is to gradually raise the retirement age from 65 to 68. Analysis.

4Christchurch tenants are feeling the pain of high rental prices, with the median price now $570 a week. Interview with the Regional Director of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand.

5The United States Government remains in shut-down mode, and if the impasse continues for much longer the world's biggest economy will really begin to hurt. What impact will this situation have on New Zealand?

6Politics: including; Retirement Commission's recommendation that the retirement age be gradually raised from 65 to 68;