TravelThe best places to go in Brazil, according to a BrazilianSearching for the real Brazil, from well-known hot spots to hidden gems.13 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It felt racist': Man accused of attempted Costco theft claims staff discriminated against himJoao Diniz, 21, was shopping with his mum when he was accused by a staff member.02 Nov 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGallagher Group eyes Brazil's vast ranches in new South American market moveDemand for precision farming support offers 'enormous potential for growth'.22 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldHeartbreak after ‘dead’ baby girl’s hand moves inside coffin at her own funeralA father has faced double heartbreak at the funeral of his 8-month-old.22 Oct 03:46 AM
WorldSix transplant patients in Brazil receive HIV-infected organsBrazilian health officials are scrambling to explain how six transplant patients got HIV.15 Oct 08:45 PM
Lifestyle‘God awful’: Olympic gold medallist shares botched tattoo dramaAfter taking home gold, a swimmer has shared why she’s getting her Olympic tattoo removed.12 Oct 10:30 PM
BusinessMusk’s X pays millions in Brazil fines - to wrong accountX racked up $8.4 million in fines for failing to comply with court orders.05 Oct 04:29 AM
WorldSao Paulo world's most polluted city as wildfires rage in South AmericaExperts warn Brazil's air monitoring is outdated as wildfires cause health crisis.30 Sep 08:15 PM
EntertainmentBrazilian music legend Sergio Mendes dies at 83Sergio Mendes, who brought bossa nova to international audiences, has died aged 83.07 Sep 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOpinion: Elon Musk is an unguided geopolitical missileFinancial Times: While Musk's influence is showing up, he still lacks ability to make law.02 Sep 07:20 PM
SailGPSailGP confirm first female driver for new seasonThe two-time Olympic gold medallist will helm one of two new teams.02 Sep 02:00 PM
LifestyleChasing the perfect abs, men flock to plastic surgeryUltra-high-definition liposuction is becoming a popular procedure among today's men.31 Aug 10:56 PM
WorldJudge orders X to be immediately shut down in BrazilMove the latest chapter in an ongoing feud between Supreme Court justice and Elon Musk.30 Aug 10:49 PM
PoliticsNZ supports Taiwan’s Pacific forum links amid report China pushing for exclusionLuxon confirmed he met with the US yesterday but Aukus wasn't discussed.28 Aug 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe world’s largest wetland is burning, and rare animals are dyingNY Times: 'We’re watching biodiversity disappear into ash,' says a biologist.28 Aug 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSoaring coffee prices force roasters to add lower-cost beans to blendsFinancial Times: High-quality arabica, cheaper beans have both surged in recent months.25 Aug 11:04 PM
TravelHow to tackle the Amazon if you're an average JoeIt’s not solely for extreme adventurists.13 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat caused a plane to fall from the sky in Brazil?New York Times: Using videos and other clues, aviation experts have formed theories.12 Aug 12:47 AM
WorldBodies removed from Brazil plane crash that killed 62Brazilian authorities are piecing together what caused the deadly plane crash.10 Aug 08:44 PM
World'Fell out of the sky': Nearby resident tells of moment plane crashes in Brazil, killing 61Video shows plane spinning out of control before crash.09 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandKat Torres: Social media influencer and model turned human traffickerShe quickly found notoriety as a social media influencer in New York.25 Jul 02:44 AM
TravelNY model: I spent four days in an airport after constant flight delays. Here's how I finally got homeThe model took to social media to vent her frustrations.23 Jul 11:48 PM
World‘Cocaine sharks’ throng Brazilian watersMarine animals are ingesting high levels of the drug - and it's impacting their behaviour.22 Jul 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMinimum tax on billionaires would raise up to $408b a year, says reportFinancial Times: Levy on total wealth of super-rich is 'feasible and enforceable'.25 Jun 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPorn, social media and scams: Elon Musk takes internet to remote Amazon tribesNYT: Starlink has connected an isolated tribe to the outside world - and divided it.05 Jun 11:49 PM
World$6.4m super cow: 'Elite' cattle cloned to feed the worldViatina-19 FIV Mara Moveis is the most expensive cow ever sold at auction.04 Jun 10:24 PM
New ZealandRugby chaos, New Caledonia unrest and half-marathon blunder | Focus Morning Bulletin May 24, 2024Richie McCaw speaks out on rugby’s civil war, more Kiwis get the green light to evacuate New Caledonia and how a husband's ‘toxic’ actions almost cost this wife a race victory.Watch23 May 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBrazil supreme court chief hits back at Elon Musk after X rulingsFinancial Times: Court links Musk with ‘destructive’ international far-right movement.16 May 08:24 PM
New ZealandLocal aids Brazil floods: 'It’s heartbreaking'A Tauranga local who grew up in Porto Alegre is raising money for the South Brazil floods.13 May 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCan forests be more profitable than beef?NYT: Ranches have ruled the Amazon for decades. Now, companies are selling something else.09 May 07:00 AM
WorldFloods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 daysDamage from the rains has also forced more than 80,000 people from their homes.05 May 08:57 PM
TravelThe best hotel in the world has just been named. Here's how much one night costsThe hotel has almost exclusively received 5-star reviews from awe-struck guests.24 Apr 12:23 AM
World'He's very pale': Woman uses dead 'uncle' to apply for a loanA woman was arrested after trying to get a loan with her uncle's dead body.17 Apr 07:56 PM
WorldBoat filled with 20 corpses found floating off Brazilian coastReports say a small boat full of decomposing corpses was spotted by fishermen.14 Apr 06:42 AM
