Latest from North America

Baseball player pierced by broken bat

Chicago Cubs outfielder Tyson Colvin is in a stable condition after a piece of a broken bat pierced his chest.

New York state of mind

Market little changed on RBNZ decision

Formica business in disarray when we bought it: Fletcher

Scramble for Fletcher shares lifts NZX

Delving into the heart of community

Irish author Cathy Kelly talks to Stephen Jewell about her new novel and the importance of multi-tasking.

Claims less than $27b, says BP

<i>Editorial</i>: Division over mosque a gift for terrorists

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.

Yoko Ono to mark John Lennon's birthday in Iceland

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