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Peter Calder: Film row faint in NZ Muslims' ears
Parking congestion at Auckland mosque more pressing issue than conflagration over clumsy anti-Islamic production.
Doping: The bicycle thieves
Sports writer Dan Coyle tells Phil Taylor about his long battle to cut through the PR myths surrounding Lance Armstrong and organised doping in cycling.
Chef's bao bungle
Using a famous New York restaurant's recipe has landed a New Zealand cook in hot water.
Debate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?
In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.
New home for mistreated dog
A young huntaway that was seized from its owner after becoming badly malnourished has bounced back in the care of a loving Bay of Plenty family.
Debate: Should the MMP electorate-seat rule be removed?
The Electoral Commission recommends abolishing the rule that allocates list seats to parties which win an electorate seat but do not reach the required threshold of votes. Do you agree? Vote now.