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
New Zealand'Measured response' over spyingForeign Minister Murray McCully said Brazil had had a "very measured response" to news reports that New Zealand spied on its campaign to get Brazilian diplomat Roberto Azevedo elected.27 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSun pulls crowds for chocker weekendTens of thousands took advantage of the sun during another event-filled Auckland weekend.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman who found fugitive rewardedA Brazilian woman who helped identify escaped murderer Phillip John Smith will visit New Zealand after a local man offered to pay for her holiday.19 Jan 08:36 PM
BusinessWorld Cup promo fails to attract touristsThe 2016 Olympics will be no panacea for Brazil's faltering economy if last year's World Cup is any guide.16 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandInquiry critical of killer's releaseThe Department of Corrections underestimated Phillip Smith when they planned his temporary release from prison, an inquiry has found.24 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandPhillip Smith inquiry details releasedThe Government has confirmed the terms of reference for an independent inquiry into the escape of convicted killer Phillip Smith.24 Nov 03:14 AM
New ZealandAppeal for urgency in Brazil caseA week after Phillip John Smith's arrest in Rio de Janeiro, there's still no firm indication of when he will be back in New Zealand.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmith received helpCaptured killer Phillip John Smith has confirmed he received help in renewing the passport he used to flee the country.15 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandSmith to voluntarily return to NZPhillip John Smith will voluntarily return to NZ to escape harsh conditions in the Brazilian jail system, says his lawyer.15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Slammer for Corrections on Rio escape debacleShould heads now roll in the upper echelons of the Department of Corrections in the wake of convicted murderer and child molester Phillip John Smith's absconding from temporary release from jail and getting all the to Brazil before being apprehended?14 Nov 08:45 PM
New ZealandFugitive set up Rio padPhillip John Smith was so confident of his great escape that he had already placed a rental deposit on a flat in Brazil.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree trip for woman who turned in SmithA Nelson lawyer wants to gift a New Zealand holiday to the person who tipped off Brazilian authorities to escaped murderer Phillip John Smith's whereabouts.14 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandKiller's $25K blackmail bidPhillip Smith tried to extort $25,000 from a man who later killed himself, court documents reveal.14 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandKiller's sister hurt by 'bombshell'Phillip Smith's half-sister Joanne is focused on looking after her children after the "bombshell" news of the convicted killer's escape and recapture.14 Nov 01:04 AM
New ZealandInside killer's Rio arrest, $50k fraudPhillip Smith has moved jails in Brazil, as IRD confirmed he'd managed to defraud the taxpayer of $50k while behind bars.13 Nov 08:44 PM
New ZealandBrazil jail 'worse than death'The prison where Phillip Smith is being held was two years ago condemned by the UN as it packed in 30 inmates to a cell, was infested with roaches and was leaking.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVictim thanks NZ policeThe man who was molested by Phillip Smith as a child, and who watched Smith murder his father, says he can now carry on with his life "without having that fear over my shoulders".12 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandBrazil to combat image as fugitive havenBrazil has been trying to combat the country's image as a haven for fugitives seeking anonymity and refuge from the law for a number of years.12 Nov 02:36 AM
