Web Week

Hogwarts beckons ...

While you're waiting for the latest Harry Potter book, go to the books section of online retailer Amazon for an audio excerpt from the latest instalment of J.K. Rowling's series. You'll hear about Harry and his friends facing a choice over whether to use magic or break school rules, but it doesn't give much away about the plot. Or enjoy the Harry fun and games at Warner Bros.

Come in, Nessie

A "sorcerer" this week performed an incantation on the shores of Loch Ness trying to lure the elusive British monster into the open. You can keep an eye on a web cam on the lake poised to capture the appearance of the monster.

I'm not guilty, honest

American home-decorating expert Martha Stewart has set up a site to plead with her followers that she is not guilty of dodgy share dealings. She claims more than 55,000 email messages so far this week supporting her.

New visas for the US

The United States is introducing a new visa system for New Zealanders who are travelling to that country. Read the details and learn how to apply for visas.

Amazon

Warner Bros Harry Potter site

Loch Ness webcam

Martha Stewart talks

Passports

Visas