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<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Devotees and gadgets gather for Apple love-in
Auckland forum brings brand's followers together for expert sessions on tech giant's products.

Storm riders
Fishing for crabs in the Bering Sea is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Scott Kara meets some of the crazy men who risk it all to land the world's deadliest catch.

Can four guys take on Facebook - and win?
A utopian vision of social networking: you remain in control of all your data, you own it, look after it and share with whoever you like.

Orcon picks up iPad, Apple reassures on demand delays
As Apple reassures US iPad customers that it can fill demand, Orcon has become the first telco in New Zealand to sell the device.

Don't miss: Canadian Aboriginal Festival
North America's diverse indigenous culture is explored and celebrated at this massive pow wow and festival.

Well, burn my Koran and call me extremist
Church-run book bonfire shows depth of anti-Islamic sentiment simmering in US.

Storm that found a nation wanting
Five years on, Rupert Cornwell looks back on the hurricane and floods that shamed America

NZ scientist Russian spy suspect
One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.

Govt didn't look at environment when awarding oil permit
Official documents show the Government did not consider the environment when awarding an East Cape off shore oil exploration permit.

Mazda3 steering problem impacts NZ models
Mazda New Zealand will be fixing vehicles affected by a power steering problem that has sparked a recall in the United States.

Google boss warns over personal data we share online
Eric Schmidt warns that the amount of personal data people leave online could force them to change their names to escape their cyber pasts.

High life brought down to earth
Frustration is a familiar emotion to passengers who fly often - so just imagine how it afflicts the most frequent flyers of all, the cabin crew.

FBI forces the 'granddad bandit' robber into retirement
He was ageing, bald and a bit pot-bellied, but the man whom the FBI dubbed the 'Granddad Bandit' was, above all, brazen.