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iPad creator now richer than US Govt - report
The creator of the iPhone, iPod and iPad, Apple, now has more money to spend than the United States government...
Rhodir Marsden: Facing up to video calling
So far video calling has not really caught on for everyday conversations. Rhodri Marsden looks at at why not and whether that is set to change.
Cheap wine changing Kiwis' drinking purchases
Lion's new boss in New Zealand says cheap wine is changing this country's liquor market.
The climate dissenter holds his ground
Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.
Google teleports into social networking
Initial reactions suggest the search giant has failed in its attempt to produce a service to rival Facebook, writes John Naughton.
Advice to drink more water dismissed
The idea that we are short of water comes from a guideline in 1945 that adults should drink 2.5 litres every day.
Global warming 'influencing weather extremes'
Human-influenced global warming has played a role in the severe weather events in NZ and abroad...