<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Researchers lead the charge to better batteries
Breakthrough promises faster charging of anything from cellphones to cars.
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USA: Road trip in a mobile McMansion
Luxury RVs have all the trappings of penthouse suites, writes Marian Carroll, from marble benchtops to bronze fittings.
Candace Bushnell: The inspiration behind Sex and the City
Just when you thought Sex and the City 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.
Debris litters town in deadly Spanish earthquake
The death toll from two earthquakes which struck southeast Spain overnight stands at 10, with reports of major damage.
David Dallas: Straight outta Papatoetoe
On the eve of his latest album release, Kiwi rapper David Dallas is making serious waves in the US hip-hop scene, writes Jacqueline Smith
Boston: 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."
Touring Boston, Massachusetts
Along with the undeniable appeal of seeing Harvard, the oldest American university, Boston also offers architectural design fit for the modern eye.
<i>Peter Bromhead</i>: Teddy bear coffee and the publishing industry's demise
I would move to America tomorrow, if it wasn't for the coffee and terrible food.
Govt makes it a lot easier for the rich to get NZ passports
Changes to the Government's business migration scheme will make it easier for rich foreign investors to qualify as investor migrants.
Aotearoa on an American plate (+recipe)
Chef Ben Batterbury will soon be showing an elite crowd of American foodies just what New Zealand cuisine is all about. Viva finds out how his nerves are holding up.
History of Bin Laden's property unveiled
Osama bin Laden's inner circle of trusted friends and family kept his location secret from everyone right until the end.
Big players muscle in on the king of online coupons
Big discounts on a lavish caviar brunch. A cooking and wine-pairing class at a knock-down price. Customised bouquets for Mother's Day from one of Manhattan's most exclusive florists.
Daughter: Bin Laden was taken alive
Osama bin Laden's 12-year-old daughter has reportedly told Pakistani investigators that her father was captured alive.
Washington: A lucky break for tribal culture
Pamela Wade discovers how gaming has helped native American cultures survive.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's babies named
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have named their babies Monroe and Moroccan Scott.
Hold the fast forward, this advert's just for you
Television watchers will soon see tailored advertisements selected for them according to their viewing habits, post codes and type of household.
Gwynne Dyer: Bin Laden's prospects died long before he did
Terrorist leader's al-Qaeda enterprise has been moribund for years, writes Gwynne...
'Weak' NZ terror laws worried US
A leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.
<i>Peter Bromhead</i>: Carbon musings
Americans seeking sidewalk alms don't use traditional begging containers anymore. They've modernised.
New York: From the ashes
New York's embattled financial district is set to rise again. Rob McFarland finds out more.