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North America: Casting a vote for Minnesota
Ahead of the US election Carroll du Chateau visits her daughter in democratic Minnesota and marvels at its progressive ways.
Sir Bob Jones: Bain case disgrace
The continuing obstinacy of courts, police and government is thankfully no match for the determination of Joe Karam, writes Sir Bob Jones.
Michigan: Reflections on a journey
A road trip along the shore of Lake Michigan reveals a world of beauty, says Chris Leadbeater.
Memphis: Museum to open where King was shot
The motel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee where US civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated on 4 April 1968 is being opened to the public.
US town cashes in on Twilight fever
For years Forks was just another remote American small town in the northern state of Washington with often inclement weather. But thanks to its association with the Twilight vampire films, the town has now become a popular tourist destination.
Canada: Winging it with the wealthy in Jasper
Jennifer Ennion goes walking in Jasper's winter wonderland, a playground for those accustomed to the finer things in life.
New York: Spin around Manhattan
Biking around New York takes Rob McFarland off-trail and into less-seen neighbourhoods.
USA: It's a gas in an RV
America's byways are a perfect network for a road trip, says Rob McFarland.
The Streets of San Francisco
No Alcatraz. Or Fisherman's Wharf. Ewan McDonald goes back to a favourite town and avoids the tourist traps. And the cable cars.
Big snow in the big white
Hannah Stephenson cruises into the British Columbia to hit the slopes of Big White.
Mexico: Embrace the monster
Amy Rosenfeld finds herself entranced by the vibrant chaos of one of the world's most-populated cities.
Washington: Biking and rolling through DC
Anyone who has biked through any major city's downtown knows that cycling is one of the best ways to get to know a place - Rob Owen saddles up and gets to know Washington DC.
Doping: The bicycle thieves
Sports writer Dan Coyle tells Phil Taylor about his long battle to cut through the PR myths surrounding Lance Armstrong and organised doping in cycling.
A great way to see the US
The Amtrak Empire Builder may not be the most elegant train in the world, but the wide Montana scenery more than makes up for it.
When Google maps go bad
Internet giant's map showed Kiwi boy lying on road, car advancing during school drill.
Jim Traue: Education's home advantage
Failure starts before a child has even set foot in the classroom, writes Jim Traue.
New York: Cutting through the Big Apple
A walk through Manhattan's main thoroughfares during New York Fashion Week reveals some of the sartorial sides of the city.
PM: Apec talks 'on track'
Clear cut results are thin on the ground but Prime Minister John Key said today he was happy with this year's Apec economic meeting in Vladivostok, Russia.