CompaniesMarket sizzles as investors get in earlyBarry Silbert is trading in a sizzling market: shares of private, venture-backed social-media companies such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.22 May 05:30 PM
WorldMythology helps Little Italy keep the flag flyingCurious tourists keep colourful district alive as families of original inhabitants depart for cheaper suburbs.20 May 09:07 PM
New ZealandCalling a long way from homeWhat does it feel like to be stuck on the other side of the world when your home country suffers a major tragedy? Hollywood stars Anna Paquin and Martin Henderson talk about being Kiwis overseas and why they're lending their support.20 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentRapper 50 Cent was legally adopted50 Cent has revealed he was legally adopted.19 May 09:53 PM
Opinion<i>Peter Bromhead</i>: A birthday gift full of intrigueWith another birthday looming, I've been leaving my usual discreet notes on the caregiver's laptop, suggesting gift ideas for an ageing gentleman with the jaded palate of a prehistoric turtle.19 May 09:30 PM
EntertainmentAshton Kutcher feels he hit the jackpot with 'Men' dealAshton Kutcher says being cast in <i>Two and a Half Men</i> "feels like winning the lottery".19 May 08:49 PM
BusinessUS$600m payday for Silicon Valley veteranSilicon Valley is where the young and thin dream of making millions on the next hot tech startup. Reid Hoffman is portly, "old" and far more successful than most can ever hope to be.19 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentJames Franco graduates from New York UniversityActor James Franco has graduated from New York University. The <i>127 Hours</i> star - who was dressed in a traditional purple robe...18 May 09:51 PM
OpinionPhil O'Reilly: NZ needs to pace itself over climate change negotiationsIt's foolish to rush into further commitments on cutting carbon emissions, writes Phil O'Reilly18 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMonster outfits to cupcake bras, the fashion world is turningFrom Lady Gaga's fantastical creations to Katy Perry's tongue-in-cheek costumes - today's female pop stars are in competition to top the charts for outrageous fashion. So what happened to elegant red-carpet styling?16 May 10:00 PM
EntertainmentMotown founder investing in his own life story - reportsMotown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. is reportedly investing $100 million into a Broadway musical of his life.16 May 05:30 PM
TravelColorado: Mile-high intrigueWelcome to Denver, where mysteries are afoot and the booze gets you more drunk. Rob McFarland takes a look around.16 May 05:30 PM
Technology<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Researchers lead the charge to better batteriesBreakthrough promises faster charging of anything from cellphones to cars.15 May 05:30 PM
Media and marketingFigures a signal of broadcast TV tuneoutBad news for the broadcast TV networks ...15 May 05:30 PM
TravelUSA: Road trip in a mobile McMansionLuxury RVs have all the trappings of penthouse suites, writes Marian Carroll, from marble benchtops to bronze fittings.13 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleCandace Bushnell: The inspiration behind Sex and the CityJust when you thought <i>Sex and the City</i> had taken its last gasp, the creator of the iconic characters releases two novels for younger readers. Rebecca Barry Hill talks to the original Carrie Bradshaw, Candace Bushnell.13 May 02:00 AM
WorldDebris litters town in deadly Spanish earthquakeThe death toll from two earthquakes which struck southeast Spain overnight stands at 10, with reports of major damage.11 May 11:45 PM
EntertainmentDavid Dallas: Straight outta PapatoetoeOn the eve of his latest album release, Kiwi rapper David Dallas is making serious waves in the US hip-hop scene, writes Jacqueline Smith11 May 07:00 PM
TravelBoston: America's Athens"You're meant to do three things while at Harvard," expat and ivy-league graduate Lara Markstein tells me. "One is to pee on John Harvard's foot."10 May 12:00 AM
TravelTouring Boston, MassachusettsAlong with the undeniable appeal of seeing Harvard, the oldest American university, Boston also offers architectural design fit for the modern eye.09 May 10:36 PM
Opinion<i>Peter Bromhead</i>: Teddy bear coffee and the publishing industry's demiseI would move to America tomorrow, if it wasn't for the coffee and terrible food.08 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandGovt makes it a lot easier for the rich to get NZ passportsChanges to the Government's business migration scheme will make it easier for rich foreign investors to qualify as investor migrants.06 May 05:30 PM
