1Maori Party Co-Leader Pita Sharples has hit the campaign trail vowing to overhaul a criminal justice system he says is stacked against Maori. Do the facts support his contention?
2Two of the world's three big ratings agencies have downgraded NZ's credit rating for the second time in a week. Analysis.
3The latest news and issues from the USA: including; 'Occupy Wall St' protests; Republican Presidential candidate Chris Christie's weight; Gene Simmonds' marriage.