WorldMan killed by shark after fateful decisionWe've all done it - but it cost this man his life.14 Jul 09:34 PM
WorldBrazil's president hospitalised for persistent hiccupsThe President is struggling with public speaking.14 Jul 06:21 PM
New ZealandCriminals released back into communities after stalled deportationsVictim 'adamantly opposed' to release.08 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldNation where high numbers of children dying from virusThere are fears for children who are dying from Covid-19 at alarming rates in Brazil.01 Jul 09:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldBrazil passes 500,000 Covid deaths, a tragedy with no sign of let upNew York Times: The virus has taken an especially high toll on the Amazon region.24 Jun 08:13 PM
New Zealand500 applications granted to reunite families split by Covid6559 border exception requests on humanitarian grounds were made between August and April.16 Jun 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs virus toll grows, Brazil's political divisions spill onto the streetsNew York Times: Street anger could signal new phase of political instability.01 Jun 07:30 AM
WorldNew clashes as miners attack Indigenous populations in BrazilIllegal miners emboldened by support for their industry from President Jair Bolsonaro.28 May 12:14 AM
New ZealandPost-study work visa holders locked outAs of March, there were 5685 post-study visa holders still overseas.20 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy is Covid killing so many young children in Brazil? Doctors are baffledNew York Times: Babies and small children are succumbing to the virus at a high rate.17 May 03:24 AM
EnvironmentBrazil's Amazon deforestation surged in April as govt pledges to curb itIn the 12 months through mid-2020, deforestation reached worst level in over a decade.07 May 08:28 PM
World'Being buried on the streets': Brazil's Covid 'nightmare' deepensA year ago Brazil faced a nightmare start to the pandemic, 12 months on it's even worse.30 Apr 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter a year of loss, South America suffers worst death tolls yetNew York Times: Last week, Latin America accounted for 35 per cent of global Covid deaths.29 Apr 10:37 PM
WorldPresident's callous remark after Brazil's deadliest dayHis response to the tragedy has infuriated the country as deaths skyrocket.08 Apr 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA collapse foretold: How Brazil's Covid-19 outbreak overwhelmed hospitalsNew York Times: The virus has killed more than 300,000 people in Brazil.29 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHis plane crashed in the Amazon. Then came the hard partNew York Times: Brazilian pilot walked through jungle for 36 days before being rescued.28 Mar 09:15 PM
WorldThe country where 4000 people are dying of Covid each day - worst could still be to comeThe nation's seven-day average of 2,400 deaths stands to reach 3,000 within weeks.27 Mar 07:29 PM
WorldBrazil becomes second nation to top 300,000 Covid deathsBolsonaro has consistently downplayed the severity of the pandemic.25 Mar 12:50 AM
WorldBrazil's vaccine mascot goes AWOLConspiracy theories swirled this past week regarding the whereabouts of Zé Gotinha.14 Mar 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldVirus variant in Brazil infected many who had already recoveredNew York Times: Studies show how the P.1 variant devastated a Brazilian city.08 Mar 09:23 PM
World'Horrifying, tragic': The world's worst coronavirus outbreakA 'crazy' president, a deadly strain spreading and a lack of vaccine have led to disaster.07 Mar 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldBrazil's Covid crisis is a warning to the whole world, scientists sayNew York Times: Brazil is seeing a more contagious variant that may cause reinfection.03 Mar 06:46 PM
Travel20 years on the run: Couple arrested at their luxury resortThe glamorous couple were arrested for a crime they committed two decades ago.01 Mar 07:48 PM
WorldThe countries that handled pandemic the worst revealedA new study reveals NZ handled the pandemic the best - but some countries failed.28 Jan 04:44 AM
WorldCovid: New Brazilian variant detected in US for first timeSome researchers are worried people could be reinfected with the new strain.26 Jan 12:24 AM
WorldCovid-19 coronavirus: Oxygen supplies dwindle in the Amazon rainforestPatients in overloaded hospitals waited as oxygen arrived to save some, but not all.16 Jan 03:27 AM
WorldNurse reinfected: Fears new Brazilian Covid strain could beat immunityWhen she fell ill for the second time her symptoms were worse - and experts are alarmed.14 Jan 06:42 PM
World1 in 1000 Americans have died from Covid-19Deaths have been accelerating at a grim pace in the US — and another surge is expected.27 Dec 01:11 AM
WorldCovid dampens Christmas joy around the worldPandemic and lockdowns mean traditional celebrations worldwide are subdued this Christmas.24 Dec 11:00 PM
World'If you turn into an alligator': Bolsonaro's bizarre Covid vaccine rant"If a woman starts to grow a beard, they will not have anything to do with it."18 Dec 10:45 PM
WorldScientists focus on bats in quest to prevent next pandemicBats are thought to be the hosts of multiple viruses that have spawned recent epidemics.14 Dec 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: The Auckland firm championing Brazilian acai in AotearoaHow lack of good acai in the market fuelled Riversea on its business journey.06 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCoronavirus: One death every eight secondsThe WHO recorded 9989 new deaths from coronavirus in the past 24 hours.20 Nov 07:04 PM
New Zealand'He was just enjoying life': Kiwi dad killed in Brazil motorcycle crashDad-of-two planned to move closer to home next year, stepfather says.14 Nov 07:06 AM
