1Today is the birthday of Alex Haley, the author of groundbreaking book Roots about slavery in America.

2The court decision to force TV3 to include Peter Dunne and Jim Anderton in tonight's Leader's Debate has raised questions about the freedom of the media. Plus a humorous cartoon by The Greens lampoons Dunne and Anderton's inclusion.

3While the Government stopped short of preventing The Black Caps touring Zimbabwe for cricket matches, it has signalled it would prevent the Zimbabwe Cricket team touring here in New Zealand. Discussion with a taxi driver living in Zimbabwe about what the situation over there is like, and his feelings Robert Mugabe and his Government.

4Tax is one of the big issues of the upcoming election. National is promising to cut income tax though it has still not released it's policy. A look at some of the facts and figures around the tax issue.

5Law and order is another big issue in the upcoming election. A look at one of the victim's of violent crime with a difference, this one was a police officer.