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This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the solo debut of sometime New Zealand-based soul singer Deva Mahal; the hard road song-tales of Bernie Griffen; and rhythms and rants from Mr Sterile.

Nick Bollinger considers the hard-road song-tales of Bernie Griffen.

Nick Bollinger discusses the rhythms, rants and recent releases of Wellington-based independent musician Mr Sterile.

Nick Bollinger listens to the international debut of formerly Wellington-based soul singer Deva Mahal.

England ended the first day of the second test against Pakistan at Headingley in a strong position, bowling out the tourists for 174 before reaching 106 for two by the close.

Analysis - The debate over the danger of methamphetamine contamination was settled once and for all this week - when the country's top scientist revealed it was nothing more than hysteria.

A new review of building product quality controls has been launched two years after a previous one went nowhere. Video

A Māori village dating back to the 14th century has been unearthed in an archaelogical dig at a Gisborne port.

Analysis - Everyone's been playing catch-up since the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak - and everyone's blamed each other.

Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the first solo set in seven years from former Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans.

Nick Bollinger discusses a set memorialising the work of arranger Robert Kirby.

Three years on from a spectacular debut album, how does Courtney Barnett really feel? Nick Bollinger listens to her latest and offers his conclusions.

Nick Bollinger reviews the first solo work in seven years from former Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans; a set of songs from Courtney Barnett that tell us how she really feels; and a memorial to one…