1Kiwibank and Nga Tangata Microfinance Trust have won the 2013 New Zealand Insurance Greatest Contribution to a Sustainable New Zealand Award at the 2013 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards.

2The past five years have been a nightmare for Greece as it has faced austerity and near bankruptcy. However there are now signs that Greece may emerge from recession next year.

3Health professionals trying to understand eating disorders have long blamed images in the media. However now that concern is also spreading to social media. Can #Hashtags and Aps promote eating disorders and lead people into a dark and secretive world?

4Interview with Auckland Mayor Len Brown about: Auckland's new public transport ticketing system; increased public transport patronage; possibility of oil drilling permits being issued for exploration off the Auckland coast; 2.5% rates increase.

5Exploratory oil drilling looks set to begin off the raglan coast this morning despite the presence of protest within the safety exclusion zone. Interview with Anadarko Corporate Affairs Manager Alan Seay.

6It has been revealed that the United States and Iran have been holding secret talks over the past year aimed at trying to bring about an historic deal to curb Iran's nuclear programme. The agreement between Iran and six world powers was announced in Geneva yesterday, and is expected to provide Iran with billions of dollars in relief from international sanctions.

7A visiting child psychologist is telling parents and teachers to forget everything they have been taught about the importance of praising their children to develop their self esteem. Interview.