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2017 and all that

Looking back at the end of 2017, how does that assessment hold up? Herewith, our look back at the main events of 2017.

Laila Harre returns to Labour roots

Laila Harre is putting the failure of the Internet Party behind her and rejoining the Labour Party.

Casino VIP led to Yan's $43m forfeiture

The gambling records of a casino VIP led police to find a familiar name written on a piece of paper which changed the course of the investigation.

Who's spying on Kim Dotcom now?

Kim Dotcom saw a suspicious camera in an apartment opposite his home - and it turns out to be owned by NZ Customs and operated by the NZ Defence Force.

Oops, did the GCSB do it again?

The GCSB says it has potentially illegally spied on more people - but its minister says there's no need to go looking.

Not again! Did our spies break more laws?

The GCSB is facing questions over further illegal spying - but the evidence to clear or convict is incomplete or missing.

US govt can seize millions from Dotcom

Since 2012, Dotcom, who founded the file-sharing website Megaupload, has been fighting extradition from New Zealand to the United States on piracy charges.

'Brave and honourable'

A High Court judge's public apology to John Banks' wife has been has been hailed as "brave and honourable" by the ex-politician.

Judge publicly apologises to Banks' wife

A High Court judge has made a public apology to John Banks' wife after questioning her credibility as a witness.

Discussion: Dotcom loses in court

A judge has today ruled Kim Dotcom along with three other defendants is eligible for extradition to the US. The Herald's David Fisher and Newstalk ZB's Larry Williams discuss the decision.

Dotcom loses extradition battle

Kim Dotcom has been ruled eligible for extradition back to the US to face copyright charges.

What next for Kim Dotcom?

Finally, a decision, but don't expect the internet mogul to be going anywhere fast.

Watch: Kim Dotcom talks with NZ Herald's David Fisher

23 December 2015 Kim Dotcom talks with NZ Herald's David Fisher. Video / NZ Herald

As it happened: Kim Dotcom decision

Judge Nevin Dawson has begun reading an abridged version of his written decision, which he said was "a long document".

Kim Dotcom and the inside man

Entrepreneur says he understands why Megaupload worker Andrus Nomm cut a deal with FBI.

Free but $266 million in debt

The only person convicted of the Megaupload copyright charges over which Kim Dotcom is facing extradition has walked free from prison in the US.

Dotcom extradition hearing wraps up

Judge now has the unenviable task of wading through evidence to make the decision on whether the internet entrepreneur and his three co-accused are sent to the US.

Millions affected by Dotcom's actions: crown

Millions of people around the world are adversely affected by the copyright infringement carried out by Kim Dotcom and his colleagues, the Crown says.