Top Stories for Wednesday 23 May 2012

Dotcom's US lawyer says FBI unfairly intervening; Harsh words from judge as Emily Longley's killer sentenced; Fighter jets scrambled to escort US passenger plane; Cancellation of hydro dam scheme marks end of an era; Solid Energy says it faces challenges as share sales loom; Fishing boat slave worker thrilled with new laws; Farmworker guilty of murdering South African supremacist; Auckland councillors challenge mayor's long term plan.