1The Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) is forecasting that 2014 will be the best year for growth since 2007. Analysis.
- Start 00 : 17 : 05
- Finish 00 : 21 : 54
- Duration 04 : 49
Reporters
- MIchael Wilson (Business Editor, TV3)
Speakers
- Shamubeel Eaqub (Principal Economist, New Zealand Institute of Economic Research [NZIER])
2The oil price has dipped following the announcement of a deal to curb Iran's nuclear programme. Iran is hoping it will spur on its economy after years of crippling sanctions.
- Start 00 : 21 : 54
- Finish 00 : 24 : 09
- Duration 02 : 15
Reporters
- Joanna Partridge (Reporter, Reuters)
Speakers
- Miswin Mahesh (Oil Analyst, Barclays)
- Nick Lewis (London Capital Group)
3The Local Government Commission is proposing to scrap the local councils of Napier, Hastings, Wairoa, Central Hawkes Bay and the Hawkes Bay Regional Council to be replaced with a new super-city Council and five local boards. Interview with Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule, who supports the plan.
- Start 00 : 45 : 40
- Finish 00 : 50 : 24
- Duration 04 : 44
Reporters
- Simon Shepherd (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Lawrence Yule (Hastings Mayor)
Locations
- Napier, New Zealand (Hawke's Bay)
- Hastings, New Zealand (Hawke's Bay)
- Wairoa, New Zealand (Hawke's Bay)
4The Local Government Commission is proposing to scrap the local councils of Napier, Hastings, Wairoa, Central Hawkes Bay and the Hawkes Bay Regional Council to be replaced with a new super-city Council and five local boards. Interview with Napier Mayor Bill Dalton, who opooses the plan.
- Start 00 : 54 : 00
- Finish 00 : 58 : 21
- Duration 04 : 21
Reporters
- Simon Shepherd (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Bill Dalton (Napier Mayor)
Locations
- Napier, New Zealand (Hawke's Bay)
- Hastings, New Zealand (Hawke's Bay)
- Wairoa, New Zealand (Hawke's Bay)
5Greenpeace is seeking a review of the Government's decision to allow Texan oil giant Anadarko to drill 100 nautical miles off the coast of Raglan. Interview with Green Party Energy Spokesman Gareth Hughes.
- Start 01 : 17 : 02
- Finish 01 : 21 : 40
- Duration 04 : 38
Reporters
- Simon Shepherd (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Gareth Hughes (Energy Spokesman, Green Party)
Locations
- Raglan, New Zealand (Waikato)
6A visiting expert on cannabis says it is a misunderstood drug because it has been wrongly assumed to have no significant health risks. Interview.
- Start 01 : 47 : 00
- Finish 01 : 52 : 09
- Duration 05 : 09
Reporters
- Simon Shepherd (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Wayne Hall (Professor of Population Health, Queensland University)