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Acupuncture helps ailing alligator in Brazil

Bino's back was killing him. He was suffering from scoliosis. He couldn't move his legs, two of them anyway, and his tail just wouldn't swish.

A wild, wet ride into the mist

The Iguazu Falls in South America are one of the world's wonders, writes Josie Dale

Frenzied crowds greet Pope Francis in Brazil

Frenzied crowds of Roman Catholics mobbed the car carrying Pope Francis when he returned to his home continent for the first time as pontiff, embarking on a seven-day visit meant to fan the fervour of the faithful around the globe.

Brazil buzzing with anticipation for Pope Francis

Pope Francis will land in a Brazil electric with anticipation for the pontiff's first international trip, heading into the open arms of his home continent where mammoth crowds are expected to celebrate Mass on Rio's Copacabana beach.

Bag in hand, pope takes off on flight to Brazil

South America: Natural attractions

As more Kiwis look to South America for adventure, Karen Phelps compiles a bucket list for the continent.

The world's top five aerial trams

Aerial trams and cable cars take visitors up mountains, over rivers and above cities, and sometimes these cable cars are the destination themselves.

Vatican asking for more cash to fund Pope's visit

The Vatican has asked Brazil for an additional €30 million ($49.5 million) to help cover an expected shortfall in funding for the visit of the Pope to Rio de Janeiro this month.

Mass protests become the 'new social network'

The demonstrations in Brazil began after a small rise in bus fares triggered mass protests.