RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson travels to the United Nations in New York, to examine New Zealand's work on the Security Council as its tenure draws to a close.

Catherine Hutton looks at the Family Court and talks to some who say recent changes to improve it are actually causing delays, distress and heartache.

RNZ defence reporter Kate Pereyra Garcia talks to war veterans about PTSD and what they say is a lack of help to deal with it when they get home.

Teresa Cowie delves into the complicated world of cleaning franchises amid accusations that wages are being driven down, workers are losing their jobs, clients are confused and some franchisees are losing out.

Sharon Brettkelly looks at Te Puea Marae's experience as an emergency housing provider.

Edward Gay explores controversial undercover police techniques.

Todd Niall explores what solutions are on offer for Auckland in the upcoming local elections and if many people will bother to vote.

Teresa Cowie explores the expanding labour hire sector amid accusations that some workers are being exploited.

RNZ's regional reporter for Nelson and Marlborough, Tracy Neal, explores the future for marine farming in the Marlborough Sounds as hundreds of consents come up for renewal.

New Zealand's suicide rates remain stubbornly high. Philippa Tolley explores what else can be done to turn them around.