Latest from Brazil

How Vladimir Putin turned Brazil into a spy factory
New York Times: Russia turned Brazil into an assembly line for deep-cover operatives.

Brazil bird flu outbreak halts $4b poultry exports to key markets
Shipments have been suspended to top destinations like China and South Korea.

'Misinformation': Claims of NZ charges against Fauci debunked
No countries have issued arrest warrants for the former US chief medical adviser.

Brazil police foil Lady Gaga gig bomb plot
The superstar's huge free gig on the beach was her first concert in Brazil since 2012.

Teenage prodigies: The rising stars taking the sports world by storm
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, hit a 35-ball century in the IPL.

Brazil calls for diplomacy over Ukraine, Gaza conflicts at key meeting
Ministers at Brics summit also discussed climate change and global trade.

Richard Prebble: Why NZ's trade with Brazil remains limited
OPINION: Navigating Brazil's complex market for New Zealand businesses.

SailGP cancels Brazil event as wingsail defect causes safety concerns
It comes after the Australian team's wingsail collapsed in San Francisco.

‘Bloodbath’: Wall St leads rout as world reels from Trump tariffs
Nasdaq down 6%. What’s Trump’s plan?

Watch: Massive sinkholes threaten hundreds in Brazil
State of emergency in Brazil as sinkholes leave 1200 at risk of losing their homes.

‘Went too far’: Christina Aguilera fan called out for overstepping the mark
The internet was left outraged over a fan's 'inappropriate' behaviour towards the singer.

'Spoiled brat': Woman filmed refusing to swap seats with crying toddler
The video went viral and public opinion took a surprising turn.

‘Lucky no one was hurt’: SailGP team’s close call ahead of Auckland event
The NZ flight controller put the incident down to hitting 'something small in the water'.

'He's very pale': Woman uses dead 'uncle' to apply for a loan
A woman was arrested after trying to get a loan with her uncle's dead body.

Within the family: Dramatic twist in poisoned Christmas cake case
Three members of the same family died after eating the poisoned festive treat.

Brics expands as Indonesia becomes full member
Indonesia’s bid to join the bloc has been approved.

Three dead, three in hospital after eating Christmas cake in Brazil
A homicide investigation has been launched after family members fell ill from the cake.

Heartbreak after ‘dead’ baby girl’s hand moves inside coffin at her own funeral
A father has faced double heartbreak at the funeral of his 8-month-old.

Brazil bridge tragedy: 10 confirmed dead, chemical threat slows search
Rescuers find more bodies after Brazil bridge collapse, 10 dead.

'Toxic': Husband slammed for his actions as wife crossed finish line
He then appeared somehow confused about the woman's reaction.

'We hope we don't mess up': The highs and lows of raising bilingual kids in NZ
Bullying at school is one of the cultural challenges of raising bilingual kids in Aotearoa