Latest from North America

Mountainbiking: Dismal day for bikers

Man survives 120m fall

Palin on a roll

NZ market climbs on strong data

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.

Seasonal finance essential for farms after SCF collapse

Don't miss: Canadian Aboriginal Festival

North America's diverse indigenous culture is explored and celebrated at this massive pow wow and festival.

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.

Facebook Places - when stalking becomes good business

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.

<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Only the right to marriage will give gays full equality

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.

Obama dribbles, rest of the world burns

Fish species adapts to climate change