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Editorial: US the place for Dotcom to argue case

Eventual ruling could have far-reaching implications for law governing use of the internet, from YouTube to Facebook.

Editorial: In the spirit of Xmas, a little perspective

It is time to recognise our common humanity, appreciate each other, and let us wish you, good readers, a happy Christmas.

Editorial: Cost of fibre is competitive

Some believe the charge being set on the copper network was being artificially inflated, however there are a number of issues we need to reconsider.

Editorial: Resolution by WTO good for Kiwi exporters

Editorial: Rates rise may be first step to true recovery

The raising of interest rates by the United States Federal Reserve late last week is the best news in seven years for the world's economy.

Editorial: All Blacks' repeat a rare achievement in sport

Ko's year special by any measure and sign of what's to come but rugby heroes claim standout moment.

Editorial: Dying wish ensures real debate

Search for New Zealander of Year recalls ethical dilemma of terminally-ill lawyer's legal battle for right to end her own life.

Editorial: Govt move on fibre has left us the poorer

Strange and costly things can happen to an economy when a government decides its wisdom is better than the signals of a market.

Editorial: Too soon to jump to stimulus

The elusive surplus has disappeared again. It is just two months since John Key and Bill English were celebrating the final figure for 2014-15, an unexpected surplus.

Gun control in US requires an attitude shift

Gun sales in the US have increased. Requests for access to courses at shooting ranges are up.

Editorial: Councils must be better at management

Rob Campbell, once one of the sharpest young minds in the trade union movement, has kept a lower profile since his thinking changed radically in the 1980s.

Editorial: Queens Wharf latent under the Cloud

Four years have passed, another Rugby World Cup has been won, and still the "people's wharf", "party central" of 2011, languishes largely forgotten.

Editorial: We must put our trust in Pharmac

Pharmac is possibly the most publicly respected body in this country.

Editorial: Tax breaks for oil companies not good look

As the Prime Minister said, "It makes no sense to be calling for emissions restrictions on one hand while subsidising emissions on the other."

Editorial: ICC must act to reassure players

When Brendon McCullum testified at the trial of Chris Cairns, the defence asked why he had not come forward with his allegations much sooner than he did.

Editorial: Labour Party shuffle looks to the future

Labour leader Andrew Little has carried out a refreshing reshuffle of his parliamentary line-up.

Editorial: Consumers expect better from farmers

The origin of some of our most nutritious food does not bear thinking about. Milk, eggs, even some fruit, are nutrients intended for the young of other species.

Editorial: Vote on flag design really does matter

Admit it, the ballot paper is still sitting on the sideboard while you wonder what to do.