Tensions have been running high at the Pacific Island's Forum being held in the Cook Islands. Nauru's president David Adeang walked out of a leaders' meeting in Rarotonga and did not attend the Leaders Retreat today in Aitutaki instead returning home early this morning. It's understood he left after questions were raised about the nomination of Nauru's former president Baron Waqa to be the Forum's next Secretary-General. Joining us to discuss this year's Pacific Islands Forum is Dr Anna Powles, from Massey University's Centre for Defence and Security. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340842699112

"This poor child suffered a violent death." Police have made another public appeal for information as they try to get justice for Baby Ru, who was killed nearly three weeks ago. The little boy was killed just days before his second birthday, suffering multiple head injuries. Police now want help from anyone who saw the car three adults travelled in, with Baby Ru, to hospital. They say critical forensic information is missing from it. Ashleigh McCaull reports.

A family's worst fears were confirmed this morning when the body of Mei Han Chong was found abandoned in bush in suburban Auckland. Police commenced a desperate search for Ms Chong after her husband, Fuk-Fu Kwok, known as Joseph Kwok, was found dead in their Ellerslie home on Monday after a brutal stabbing. It leaves the couple's child without a mother or father. After trawling through hours of CCTV footage, police managed to identify a man they believe to be responsible for the killings, and arrested him in Hamilton late last night. He appeared in Auckland District Court this afternoon facing two charges of murder. Reporter Amy Williams and camera operator Marika Khabazi have the story. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340844545112

Wellington City Council has voted to consult with the public on whether to sell its stake in the city's airport. The council has today been debating its long term plan as it grapples with mounting financial pressures. As part of that the council has agreed to consult on selling its 34 percent stake in Wellington International Airport. And community groups have been making a last-ditch effort to secure funding for their causes. Ashleigh McCaull reports.

Let me entertain you, or not. Some Robbie Williams ticket holders seem to be trying to get rid of their tickets, because they're struggling to find accommodation. The singer is playing at the Mission Estate Winery in Napier on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. But ticket resale platforms have dozens of tickets up for grabs from people who can't, or don't want to go any more. Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340781332112

While the nation waits for the next Government to be formed, important events are either underway or coming up and New Zealand risks not having a voice, or at least one that is clear and commanding. The Pacific Islands Forum is happening right now in Rarotonga, and while caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni and National's representative, Gerry Brownlee are there, Sepuloni herself has conceded she doesn't have the discretion to make decisions on the fly. The next big event is APEC next week. World leaders including Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are expected there. Winston Peters says it is 'seriously important' that we are, but the question is, who will go? Executive Director of the New Zealand Business Forum and APEC Business Advisory Council, Stephen Jacobi speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340780043112

Pacific leaders are meeting for their retreat on the island of Aitutaki on the third day of the Pacific Islands Forum. There is much for the leaders to discuss, including climate change, regional security and economic development. The leaders are also meeting as a cloud hangs over the forum regarding the controversial figure nominated to be its next Secretary General. RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon is in Rarotonga.

A new initiative is aiming to break down barriers holding Northlanders back from signing up for the police. The plan doesn't include donuts, but it does involve a lot of coffee. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf went to find out more.

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340779557112

A plan to revive a passenger rail service between Christchurch and Dunedin could be back on track. Save Our Trains Otepoti-Dunedin met with the Otago Regional Council today asking for a feasilbility study on the service between the two cities along with a local communter service on the Mosgiel/Dunedin/Port Chalmers line. Dave Macpherson from Save our Trains speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340779459112