1. Let's start with the situation in Afghanistan.  
2. What's the political problem there?
3. Is this a problem for the United States?
4.   Why does the outcome matter to us?

 The rivalry between the United States and China may be taking a new turn. 

What's the latest?

1. And speaking of China,  why is Winston Peters' support of Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization so controversial?
2. Also controversial might be a new referendum on independence for Tokelau. What's the outlook?
3. Finally, what is the pleasing Pasifika news coming out of the New Zealand Parliament?