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The BASIC programming language turns 60
Easy-to-use language that drove Apple, TRS-80, IBM, and Commodore PCs debuted in 1964.

Hurricanes’ bid to counter hooker injury crisis
Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw knows from his days with the All Blacks Sevens team how quickly things can turn to porridge.

Headbands for hospice
Colourful headbands created by a dynamic sewing group will raise money for Nelson Tasman Hospice.

Out & About: Illuminate draws big crowds
The second Illuminate Light and Sound Experience continues this weekend at Timaru’s Botanic Gardens.

Mt John provides ‘perfect conditions’ for murder mystery novel
A stargazing experience in the Mackenzie Country prompted Marie Connolly to turn her hand to fiction.

Nelson martial artists crowned Oceania champions
A small martial arts club in Nelson is now home to two Oceania jiu jitsu gold medallists.

Veteran businessman and philanthropist receives Massey Medal
A career that started with a biochemistry degree has seen Bryan Mogridge earn himself the prestigious Massey Medal.

The Taranaki knitters keeping kids cosy
New entrants at New Plymouth’s Spotswood Primary are the first to feel the warmth of slippers and beanies donated by a new group knitting to keep Taranaki kids cosy.

Waitara Rd roundabout work due to start Monday
More than a year after the first roundabout was started, the construction of the second of four proposed to improve safety on Taranaki’s deadly northern highway is about to begin.

Seven speeding tickets issued every minute in 30kmh school zone
When a speed camera can was deployed to a 30kmh school zone for the first time, it snapped as many speeding motorists in half an hour than it normally would in a week.

New Zealand’s next wave of rugby talent set to tackle Junior Springboks
All you need to know about New Zealand’s opening match of the inaugural Under-20 TRC against South Africa on Thursday night.

Cancer-stricken Blues star makes miraculous return to Super Rugby
Inspirational Blues star vowed to return when he revealed cancer fight but nobody thought his emotional comeback would be as soon as Friday night.

Lachie Jones inquest: Mother denies ‘small puff’ of cannabis during search
A key witness called police and said the toddler’s mother ‘’had a puff’’ as the search for her son went on.

The strangely satisfying act of celebrating cancer
Opinion: Cancer is not really not a cause for celebration, but there not be another more appropriate term for the Relay for Life. writes Stu Hunt.

Council calls for a halt on Featherston St bus stops
Featherston St’s makeover has been put on hold while in-lane bus stops are reviewed.

Palmerston North defends its Maori ward
The possible abolition of Maori wards will be resisted by the Palmerston North City Council.

Picnic planned to celebrate planting success
An invitation has gone out to the people who helped to plant 1991 native trees in a New Plymouth reserve 33 years ago.

Time for our transport bureaucracy to deliver results
Nine years or more to build four roundabouts just isn’t good enough, says New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom.

New director being recruited for PrimePort Timaru following resignation
Timaru District Council’s holdings company is looking to appoint a new director to the board of PrimePort Timaru after former mayor Damon Odey resigned.

I’m sick but can't get in to see my GP - what else can I do?
Some Kiwis are reporting facing long waits to see their GP. But what if you’re sick now? Here’s where else you can turn.