1Are those in the rural sector paying enough tax? A day before Budget 2011, with cuts to Working for Families and to KiwiSaver expected to be targeted to reign in a large government deficit, the Labour Party is highlighting figures showing the average dairy farmer pays less tax than a couple on the pension.

2Does tightening student loans for the those over the age of 55 amount to illegal discrimination?

3News from Australia, including: the 2011 Federal Budget; immigration policy and refugee camps; introduction of tougher tobacco regulations; John Key to visit Australia;

4John Whitehead is stepping down from one of the most powerful, or at least widely influential, roles in the country - as the head of Treasury. He reflects on his 34 years in the public sector and the economic pressures facing New Zealand.

5Law issues, including: media law and recent Broadcasting Standards Authority decisions;