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Mai Chen: Judge who watches the watchers
The implications of any illegal spying for the extradition proceeding against Mr Dotcom will depend on what information the GCSB actually obtained, writes Mai Chen

Iwi: Consultation too short
The Government's water rights consultation hui is not robust or long enough, according to Ngati Maniapoto leaders.

Highs and lows of a super city
Relationship with Auckland council on right path as mayor deals with old political divide

Editorial: Jobs with a future needed
This month's toll of job losses is striking - but it's a reflection of a slowing of the Chinese economy. It's time to look for jobs that have a future.

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.