TechnologyTech's big hitters battle for superiority The global triumvirate of Microsoft, Google and Apple, each masters of a particular technological craft, could be looking toward an unexpected realignment.03 Sep 03:50 AM
TechnologyCome fly with me: Jetpack man seeks tourism partnershipChristchurch-based Martin Aircraft Co wants to provide the public with jetpack test flights.02 Sep 02:07 AM
WorldGarrido 'crazy, crazy, crazy': Family speak outThe man who held a US girl captive for 18 years is now under investigation for a string of unsolved murders.30 Aug 11:21 PM
WorldGirl kidnapped in 1991 was kept by sex convictJaycee Lee Dugard was held captive in a backyard compound for 18 years.28 Aug 12:28 AM
New ZealandJohn Key set to appear on Letterman ShowJohn Key will sell NZ to the worldwide tourism market when he appears on the <i>Late Show with David Letterman</i> next month.27 Aug 07:21 AM
WorldTed Kennedy: Heir to a legacyThe brother of slain former US president John F. Kennedy and Democrat leader Robert Kennedy dies of brain cancer, bringing to an end the Kennedy dynasty.26 Aug 07:41 AM
WorldScots MPs' Lockerbie bomber furyThe Scottish Justice Secretary faced down a barrage of angry criticism from members of the Scottish Parliament yesterday amid mounting dismay over his decision to release the Lockerbie bomber.25 Aug 04:00 PM
WorldMexico: heroin now legal in small dosesA controversial new law decriminalising the possession of small amounts of heroin, marijuana, cocaine and other illicit substances has quietly slipped on to the statute books in Mexico.25 Aug 01:05 AM
WorldCIA use drills, guns to interrogateHandguns, electric drills and mock executions were used by the CIA to elicit information from terrorist suspects, reports surface.24 Aug 11:55 PM
LifestyleHopelessly devoted to fashionWear anything, as long as it's your style, says Zoe Walker.24 Aug 04:00 PM
