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This week on Q+A, for the first time in 30 years a US Secretary of Defence is in New Zealand, and Corin Dann has the exclusive in-depth interview. Earlier this week Leon Panetta spoke in Beijing of the US defence’s focus shift to the Pacific, and how this was not an attempt to contain China, but to engage her and expand her role in the Pacific. But what does this mean for New Zealand?

Then, Shane Taurima interviews Paula Bennett. The Government’s second wave of welfare reforms represents what Bennett says is the largest structural change to the Social Securities Act in decades, and it passed its first reading in Parliament this week. But will this mean tough new obligations for beneficiaries?

Plus, the exclusive results of a ONE News Colmar Brunton poll. Should John Key dismiss John Banks as a minister over the Dotcom allegations? Joining us is Act Party founder Sir Roger Douglas with his views. Shane Taurima interviews.

Joining Dr Raymond Miller on the panel this week are former National Party Cabinet minister Paul East and author and political commentator Nicky Hager.

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Metservice: Where Will Snow Fall And What To Look Out For

The deep Antarctic air that is expected to sweep across the country this week is bringing very significant weather to many provinces.Here's the official MetService view of the key weather concerns for the country.

MetService Media and Communications Meteorologist Dan Corbett commented,"While snow will be a major issue for those in the South Island, wind and hail will affect many North Island districts."

Snow is expected to fall to sea level, or very near it, from Southland to South Canterbury from late Wednesday into Thursday and Friday. The snow level is expected to rise to 200m from about Christchurch northwards... More>>