America stories
Lower electricity use could come from treated trees and houseplants that glow softly, as MIT researchers test plant-based lighting.
The 52-metre scheme would replace the Leader’s Building and could briefly make central Wellington home to a record-breaking timber tower.
New research links New Zealand’s low step counts to higher obesity risk, with women most affected by activity gaps across the population.
Seven deaths since May have prompted WorkSafe to warn businesses that forklift risks are still being poorly managed across workplaces.
The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest in more than three weeks as the greenback soared after better-than-expected US jobs data boosted speculation.
HP faces scrutiny over TouchPad pricing as its NZD $799 and $949 models are significantly higher compared to US prices, despite factors like GST and freight.
Family history research has gone digital. Australasian Databases (ANZGDB) now empowers genealogists with access to over 13 million global records.
CenturyLink expands network connectivity options across its data center portfolio, offering 99 carriers and providers across 58 facilities worldwide.
Netflix maintains a code of silence around it's data, occasionally teasing the entertainment industry with snippets of information.
Company veteran replaces Jon Roskill, who served for three years as corporate vice president of the company's Worldwide Partner Group.
Lenovo launches its first US PC manufacturing line in North Carolina, creating 115 new jobs and challenging the trend of overseas electronics production.
Computer maker CEO says company may consider an acquisition of Canadian firm at some point in the future, causing shares to rally.
China seeks cyber peace with US, urging cooperation over conflict after hacking claims, despite US's skepticism.
Facebook lost 1.4 million US users over Christmas, leaving experts to ponder if digital detoxing and social media fatigue are driving the exodus.
South Korean company cancels plans to release Windows RT device across America as retail partners 'don't see strong demand.'.
Microsoft unveils expansion of its retail stores across America, bolstering its 2012 success with new locations announced.
Google postpones Android event scheduled for today due to concerns over the impending Hurricane Sandy across New York.
A Kiwi entrepreneur is bringing LetsLunch, a US networking site for business lunches, to New Zealand, creating unique opportunities for corporate professionals.
Apple eyes Hulu, sparking debates on its potential acquisition to bolster iTunes and challenge Netflix, despite brand operation differences.
HAVING SEWN UP THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S nomination for the US presidency, Senator Barack Obama now hears history calling.
