WorldNumbers against RousseffA majority of Brazil's Senate had indicated by last night that they will vote to put President Dilma Rousseff on trial for breaking budget laws12 May 05:00 PM
WorldJudgment day arrives for Brazil's RousseffBrazilian President Dilma Rousseff's political future hangs on a vote that is scheduled to take place on Monday in the lower house of Congress.15 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelBrazil: Snap happyA vast roll call of exotic critters entertain Nicholas Jones in the world's biggest wetland15 Apr 03:00 AM
OlympicsRio glory has a dark sideWhen Brazil was awarded the Olympics in 2009, the country was booming. Now it is in the middle of a crippling recession.09 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldRace against the clockRousseff's coalition partners have pulled out of the Government, pushing her ruling party closer to the exit door.01 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldBrazil weighs up toppling PresidentBrazil's Lower House of Congress has launched impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff after thousands of Brazilians took to the streets.18 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldLula arrest deepens political divideOn Thursday, state prosecutors filed money-laundering and misrepresentation charges against Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.11 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldMoney charges follow Lula raidProsecutors in Sao Paulo state have filed money laundering charges against former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.10 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelBrazil: Race to kick-offStadiums, including the Aquatics Stadium and Future Arena are in the finishing stages, and the tottering remains of a favela, or slum, are being torn down.10 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelBrazil: The wild wildlifeThere's an awful lot of wildlife in Brazil. Most of it lives in the Amazon rainforest, home to one in 10 of all the plant and animal species in the world.07 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldChased by drunk monkey with knifeMonkeys just want to have fun - and brandish dangerous weapons.19 Feb 07:21 PM
WorldBlame 'chemical in water, not Zika'A report by Argentinian doctors claimed a larvicide used in drinking water was responsible for a rise in cases of microcephaly,not Zika virus.16 Feb 08:00 PM
WorldBrazilian army in war on ZikaBrazil's armed forces mobilised 200,000 military personnel on a "day of action" to raise awareness of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that carries Zika virus.14 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelCarnivals cancelled across BrazilAt least 48 cities in eight states across Brazil have cancelled their carnivals due to the recession.25 Jan 09:03 PM
Olympics'Don't go to Rio if you're pregnant'Pregnant women are being warned not to go to the Rio Olympics after a virus causing thousands of babies to be born with unusually small heads swept the region.22 Jan 09:19 PM
EconomyBrazil faces worst recession in over a centuryBrazil's economy will contract more than previously forecast and is heading for the deepest recession since 1901.06 Jan 08:40 PM
CompaniesYour coffee fix is about to get cheaperHedge funds are betting your morning cup of coffee is going to get cheaper.29 Dec 07:30 PM
WorldWatch: Two daredevils climb Rio de Janeiro's Christ the RedeemerTwo Russian photographers have taken a series of spectacular images from the shoulder of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer.14 Dec 01:42 AM
WorldBrazilians try a new twist on loveThe happy trio, who reportedly have shared a bed for years and say they want to raise a child, took an oath of love in early October in the presence of Rio de Janeiro notary.31 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldBrazil welcomes world's culturesThe ceremony of the sacred fire opened the first World Indigenous Games - billed as the indigenous Olympics - in Brazil this week.23 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessTummy tucks become tourist bargainDanniella Gomes is about to head home to Brasilia from Texas to get some facial hair zapped and skin stains lightened, and perhaps have a tummy tuck.27 Sep 01:30 AM
TravelBar/fly: Sao Paulo, BrazilSao Paulo's clubbing scene has something for everyone, writes Bella Ann Townes.20 Aug 03:00 AM
OlympicsFatal horse disease hits Olympic venueKiwi sporting officials want answers from Olympic organisers after a deadly horse disease was discovered at the Rio 2016 equestrian venue.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore time sought in Phillip John Smith trialThe lawyer for convicted murderer Phillip John Smith has asked for a stay in proceedings for charges laid over his alleged escape to Brazil last year.07 Jul 10:44 PM
New ZealandPhillip Smith 'unlawfully returned to NZ'Murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith's lawyer is arguing his rights to a presumption of innocence have been breached.06 Jul 08:46 PM
TravelBrazil: The wild wildlifeIt's like Noah's Ark on the world's greatest flood plain, writes Lorraine Brown.19 Jun 12:00 AM
AgribusinessCornfields produce mega cropsBrazil's so-called little crop is going to be bigger than ever, flooding an already oversupplied global corn market and further pressuring prices.15 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldOver 115 gun deaths a day in BrazilMore than 42,000 people were shot dead in Brazil in one year, according to figures that show the highest level of gun killings in 35 years.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFugitive seeks to move caseThe man who allegedly fled the country on a false passport, sparking an international manhunt, will try to move the case to the High Court next month.12 May 10:11 PM
TravelSouth America: River journey back in timeDuring a trip up the Amazon, John Borthwick discovers people and wildlife largely untouched by civilisation.30 Apr 05:00 PM
SportRowing: Rowing NZ plan for smooth rideDealing with Brazilian real estate companies and literally testing the waters are among steps being taken by Rowing New Zealand to achieve their Olympic ambitions next year in Rio de Janeiro.25 Apr 05:00 PM
Rugby SevensKids from Rio favelas take to oval ballIn the very heartland of football, Premiership Rugby and the British Council are introducing the oval-ball game.03 Apr 04:00 PM
