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1. Will the Pike River families finally get their wish? If the reports say it’s safe, March 2019 will bring them closure.

2. Who will mourn Charles Manson? One of the world’s most infamous killers dies after being in custody for more than 40 years.

3. Did Jeffrey Tambour do the right thing by leaving Transparent? He says untrue allegations of sexual assault left him no other choice.

4. Are we really surprised that misogyny and abuse thrive online? Amnesty International says more should be done to protect women. Quelle surprise.

5. What game is Robert Mugabe playing? His resignation as Zimbabwe’s long-serving leader didn’t happen as expected.