1Federated Farmers's two-day National Council Meeting will begin in Wellington today. On the agenda are topics such as: Keeping It Clean; the Future of AgResearch; and Brand New Zealand. Interview with Federated farmers President Bruce Wills.

2American mortgage lenders FannieMae and FredddieMac, once synonymous with failure and debt, are now in recovery and are attracting keen investor interest.

3Christchurch Police officer Gordon Myer has pleaded guilty for letting a female driver off a drink driving charge in exchange for sexual favours. The case has further damaged the image of the New Zealand Police Force in the wake of the criticism surrounding the Police handling of the so-called Roast Busters sexual assault case. Interview with the Police Association President Greg O'Connor.

4The Finance Minister has indicated that there will be no more asset sales after the next election. Why is the Government calling time on its asset sales programme just days before a Citizens' Initiated referendum result is revealed this week. Interview with Green party Co-Leader Russel Norman.

5Live video of Cape Canaveral for the launch of NASA's research rocket to Mars called The MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission).

6A new study into very low birth rate babies has found that those weighing less than 1500 grams at birth tend to grow into adults that are shorter, have fewer friends and achieve fewer educational qualifications. Interview with the research leader.

7The deep sea oil exploration ship of Anadarko has arrived off the Raglan Coast, where it has been met by a flotilla of protest vessels. Live update from Greenpeace Executive Director Bunny McDiarmid.

8New Zealand's leading climate and water scientists are gathering this week to discuss the big issues in weather. Is climate change to blame for recent extreme weather events such as typhoons and tornadoes?