Tapping into the brain to help a paralysed man speak
New York Times: Electrodes implanted in man's brain transmit signals that display words.
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Russia's most aggressive ransomware group disappeared. It's unclear who disabled them
New York Times: The group's sites on the dark web suddenly disappeared.
The major factor causing inflation to stifle US economy
Supply chain bottlenecks are leading to price hikes.
Coins, photos, kitchen tools: Pieces of lives buried in Miami building collapse
New York Times: Getting belongings to their rightful owners could be complicated.
Kiwi man shot in attempted US kidnapping reaches plea deal
He groomed her, then headed to the US to carry out his vile plan.
FBI botched abuse investigation against USA Gymnastics doctor, report shows
New York Times: FBI delay allowed Larry Nassar to abuse more victims.
BlackRock chief's inflation warning as staff enjoy 8 per cent pay rise
Financial Times: Pay rise comes as asset manager's earnings beat forecasts.
Surgical blunder: Hospital gives kidney to wrong patient
We have offered our sincerest apologies to these patients and their families."
Teacher resigns after controversy over Hitler assignment
A student is frightened to go to school after backlash from her assigned school project.
'Stomach-churning' new ice cream divides
Ever wondered what a bright orange cheesy frozen dessert would taste like?
No food or homes: Innocent kids flee Taliban surge
Dad's heartbreak: 'She asks me for something to eat. What can I tell her? We have nothing'
Hollywood rewrite of NZ history: MPs call draft 'They Are Us' script misleading, offensive
'They're writing a version of NZ history, but ... with an American sensibility.'
Mystery grows as key suspect named in slaying of Haiti president
New details have emerged about a man considered a key player in the killing.
Rescued from Antarctica: RNZAF mercy dash to the ice
The flight crew used night-vision goggles to land on an ice runway in 24-hour darkness.
WHO: Third booster shot 'not needed'
World Health Organisation appeals for the scarce shots to be shared with poor countries.
The political awakening of Melinda French Gates
Financial Times: Philanthropist shifts from a private figure to a leader in the spotlight.
Elon Musk lives in tiny $71,000 house
Billionaire reveals what humble home looks like after selling off most of his real estate.
Market Watch: Global top performers emerge from Covid life
Covid remains the big variable but watching the UK will provide insight into the recovery.
Who is buying up our farm land? The largest foreign owners of NZ soil
Almost 460,000ha shifted out of NZ control between 2010 to 2021.
'Magical': Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
Richard Branson hurtled into space, thus bringing astro-tourism a step closer to reality.
Haiti gang leader calls supporters on to the streets
Former police chief turned gang leader calls Jovenal Moise assassination a 'conspiracy'.
Live: Touchdown! Sir Richard Branson completes Virgin Galactic Unity 2 trip to space
Join our live coverage of Sir Richard Branson's mission into space.
Satellite pics reveal China's secret in their deserted 'outbacks'
In outback China there are two secret facilities likened to America's mysterious Area 51.
UK urged to join US, give Afghan women refuge from Taliban
"Women's rights are being seen as Western values in the eyes of the Taliban."
'Won't be going to his funeral': Branson's wife more worried than hubby about space flight
Branson's wife has fears about space trip, but Branson "far more excited than worried" .
'Not high enough': Bezos' criticism to Branson before first space trip
Jeff Bezos has lashed out, saying Branson is not going high enough to be a real astronaut.
Jimmy Carter's emotional tribute to wife Rosalynn on 75th anniversary
"I want to express particular gratitude for being the right woman I chose for my wife."
Death Valley records highest temperature on Earth in 100 years
The staggering high of 54C is the hottest recorded temperature since 1913.
'Horrible': The mangled plane wreckage people can't bear to look at
For 25 years, the grim remnants of TWA flight 800 have sat in a US warehouse.
10-year-old dies of plague in Colorado
Plague is rare and caused by bacteria that can be transmitted by bites of infected fleas.
Unopened Nintendo game from 1987 sells for $1.2m
"The Legend of Zelda marks the beginning of one of the most important sagas in gaming."
'Enlightened decision': Meghan and Harry win award for only having two kids
The couple welcomed daughter Lilibet Diana in June and have son Archie Harrison, 2.
Billionaire blast-off: All you need to know about Branson's trip to space
Virgin boss racing to beat Amazon's Jeff Bezos as first rich rocket man to leave planet.
The real-life shark horror story that paved the way for Jaws
ANALYSIS: In July 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in shark-infested waters.