Top Stories for Thursday 30 January 2014

"Battle for our Birds" launched to combat pest plague, Nick Smith defends 1080 drop plans, Reserve Bank set to announce Official Cash Rate, West Coast MP flooded with feedback over Cameron Slater blog, RSA say change of flag debate disrespectful in WW1 centenary year, Lorde's star turn at her post-Grammy 'make-up' gig, Obama gives fifth State of the Nation speech.