Justin discussed with Justice Minister Andrew Little on recent government announcements on making New Zealand history compulsory at schools and new mental health initiatives, as well as abortion law reform and National leader Simon Bridges' recent trip to China.

Deb talked to Educational Minister Chris Hipkins in more detail on making New Zealand history a compulsory subject at schools.

International Desk gave an update on Hong Kong and Justin talked to two high school students who organized class boycotts.

And on Neighbourhood Watch, Australian correspondent Zoe covered the federal government's decision to drug test welfare recipients and a protest in front of Victoria's state parliament in Melbourne against a new highway for destroying aboriginal land.