In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as a serious threat to New Zealand and appoint a dedicated Minister to tackle it; In Auckland the future of the Avondale Racecourse is under scrutiny as it faces the prospect of being sold for development; If you've opened your local election voting envelope you may have noticed some candidates pushing the boundaries when it comes to their party affiliation.