BusinessPandemic fears for computer bugComputer users have been warned to take urgent action to protect themselves from a cyber virus pandemic, with up to a million computers in 12 countries infected since 2011.02 Jun 10:57 PM
World'Yes We Can' to 'Control+Alt+Delete'President Barack Obama poked fun at the press, his political rivals and his own healthcare policy, as he spoke at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner.04 May 08:15 PM
EntertainmentBush's portraits 'copied off Google'?As a former leader of the free world George W Bush had significantly greater access to world leaders than other budding artists. Which is why his art is so, er, surprising.09 Apr 10:15 PM
WorldLeaks lead to handover of web controlThe web may be thought of as being worldwide, but from its inception the internet was created, controlled and overseen largely by a single country: the United States.19 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldThreat to kill Bush, date his daughterA machete-wielding man has been arrested for threatening to kill George W. Bush after falling in love with the ex-President’s daughter.02 Feb 08:06 PM
WorldKiwi 'Bro Witness' goes viralA shirtless New Zealander who saw the Capitol Hill shooting unfold has found instant fame as the "Bro Witness".03 Oct 11:08 PM
WorldTweet breaks news of historic talksIranian President Hassan Rouhani scooped Barack Obama with a tweet revealing a break in the 34-year silence between leaders of the two nations.27 Sep 11:04 PM
WorldUS: Syrian chemical attack killed 1,429The US administration has bluntly accused Bashar Assad's government of launching a chemical weapons attack that killed at least 1,429 people - far more than previous estimates- including more than 400 children.30 Aug 07:30 PM
CompaniesTriumph of the geeksShare traders are being replaced by maths geniuses who use supercomputers to beat the markets. But are the "quants" a force for good or evil?01 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldZuma cancels trip amid Mandela worrySouth Africa's president has visited a gravely ill Nelson Mandela in the hospital and cancelled a visit to Mozambique.26 Jun 10:45 PM
WorldGulag that shames the westFive years after Obama said he'd shut it, over 100 prisoners, including a British resident - are still chained in Guantanamo. DAVID JONES went inside and was horrified by what he found.11 May 02:05 AM
WorldAfter the plan, the battle beginsVowing to "put everything into this", President Barack Obama has unveiled the most sweeping proposals in 20 years to tighten gun control in the United States.17 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldConcern over NRA's shooting solutionThe NRA has called for the placement of an armed police officer in every school, but parents and educators question the proposal.21 Dec 06:23 PM
WorldObama promises meaningful action to stop gun tragediesA grieving US President Barack Obama wiped away tears and struggled to compose himself as he mourned the dead14 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandSenior US intelligence officials in NZ for 'routine meeting' - PMJohn Key says senior US intelligence officials were in NZ last week for a "routine" meeting, but maintains he still does not known exactly who was in town.03 Dec 11:48 PM
