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'Data is the new oil': Call to save jobs of data security guards
New Zealanders' data is at risk with the government's "unintelligent" proposal to cut information security jobs, the Privacy Foundation says.

Moana Pasifika host Highlanders in historic Super Rugby first
All you need to know about the Super Rugby Pacific clash between Moana Pasifika and the Highlanders in Tonga on Saturday.

Emotions run high during first week of inquest
At times, some have left the court room upset, while others have wiped away tears.

Treasures of the Aigantighe: William Flint
Sir William Russell Flint (1880-1969) was a British artist who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Heaphy Track a world unto itself
Opinion: A lot may have changed over the course of its 84km-length, but much remains the same on the Heaphy Track, writes Gerard Hindmarsh.

Back Issues: The social shaping of family and recreation in 1970
A little known study provides an intriguing snapshot of Palmerston North at the dawn of a new era.

A scholarship plan to transform the Taranaki food bowl
Five new scholarships are on offer to help people study organic horticulture, with the aim of transforming the food landscape in Taranaki.

1970 Mid-century gem takes major architecture award
This home, winner of an Enduring Architecture Award, is a time capsule of a bygone era.

All eyes on Havili and the ‘Junkyard Dog’
All you need to know about the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Crusaders and Reds.

All you need to know about round four of the ANZ Premiership
Follow live quarter-by-quarter updates of all three games this weekend on Stuff.

Caveat revealed as Queenstown luxury lodge business partner seeks missing $10m
Would-be luxury lodge developer Andrew McIntosh has delayed providing crucial financial information to his investor.

Ruling on ECan consent long overdue
OPINION: A recent court decision to set aside an irrigation consent is an opportunity for courageous leadership, writes Tom O’Connor.

Historic roots: Geraldine tree’s significance highlighted in competition
It has stood strong for almost 160 years, and now a totara planted by Timaru’s first mayor is in the running for New Zealand’s tree of the year.

South Canterbury Museum: A good mystery
An image held by two museums is labelled differently in each collection.

$500 a week basement flat highlights rental squeeze
It’s been called a ‘dungeon,’ but an advocate believes a Nelson landlord won’t have any trouble filling his flat.

Mapua’s planter boxes to go, Richmond cycleways to stay
Mapua’s planter boxes will be removed, but councillors agreed to stick with Richmond’s cycleway pilot projects, saying

Marching for climate change
About 30 people gathered in Te Marae o Hine-The Square calling for a move away from fossil fuels to renewable energy and a sustainable future.

Taranaki’s insatiable appetite for sushi
For the life of him, Matthew Ahn can’t work out why Kiwis eat sushi served cold.

Better transport options urged for Palmerston North
Horizons is being urged to provide transport options for people left behind by new bus routes.

Decrepit former ‘mental institution’ uncovered after garden spruce up
Hidden by bush for the last 25 years, the remains of Sunnyside Hospital, built in the 1800s, can now be seen.