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Big Brother contestant allegedly raped on live TV

Brazil overtakes UK as sixth-largest economy

Brazil: Rio's makeover

With its eye fixed on the 2014 Fifa World Cup, Rio de Janeiro is finally undoing some of its worst urban planning.

Brazil: Rio's pre-World Cup facelift

With its eye fixed on the 2014 Fifa World Cup, this Brazilian city is finally undoing some of its worst urban planning.

Starvation still stalking masses in wealthy India

South American comics step out to break the barriers

Foot and mouth hits Paraguay exports

Clean energy: A faded shade of green

At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.

Roaming British couple trigger global rescue effort

Poisoning suspected in death of ex Kiwi

Day in sporting photos - June 23

Want to know what you've missed? Check out the day's sports in photos from New Zealand and across the globe.

Stephen King: Economic future not worth the paper it's written on

Once-solid financial securities are losing their safe status.

Paul Thomas: Scandal a hotter topic than boring drugs war

Misbehaving politician part of trivia captivating Washington at expense of more important issues.

Brazil approves Amazon dam

Having a ball as soccer clubs take off

With the All Whites' surprise World Cup success, it seems soccer awareness is on the rise. And kids and parents alike are loving it, writes Gill South.

Brazil moves to ease rainforest protection laws

Olympic committee worried about Brazil flooding

Want to eat at one of the world's best restaurants? You'll be lucky

A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.