1Islamic banking has become a growth industry. Now London is trying to attract new business by issuing Islamic bonds.

2It has been decades in the making, but the Government now says that construction of the controversial Transmission Gully motorway will begin next year.

3British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has admitted he has prevented his eldest daughter from having a mobile phone in an effort to stop her from being cyber-bullied. His 11 year old is the only girl in her class not permitted to carry a mobile phone. Should parents help their children navigate the web safely, or ban them from using social media altogether?

4Last night, representatives from the Mana Party and Maori Party held their first meeting since the last election. Interview with Mana Party President Annette Sykes about the meeting.

5It has been decades in the making, but the Government now says that construction of the controversial Transmission Gully motorway will begin next year. The Conservation Minister has also released advice from his own Ministry recommending he approve the controversial monorail project through Fiordland. Interview with Green Party Co-Leader Metiria Turei.

6Politics: including; Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman's visit to the Pentagon; Government dismissive of United States spying accusations and New Zealand's potential role in such activities; the secret rendezvous of the Mana and Maori Parties.