PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'We could build light rail for under $1b' - tram specialist"We can build it for under $34m per kilometre": The Board managing director Kevin Smith.24 Jun 10:54 PM
WorldTwo new cases every second: Huge world spike in Covid-19 infectionsThere have been more than 183,000 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.21 Jun 10:29 PM
WorldBrazil tops 1 million cases as Covid-19 spreads inlandBrazil is second to only the United States in cases worldwide.20 Jun 03:22 AM
WorldSweden's shock stat: Nation's worst day as virus infections soarSweden suffered its worst day for new virus cases, due to a long-delayed surge in testing.12 Jun 10:16 AM
WorldBrazilian activists dig mass graves on beachVolunteers have dug 100 graves as a reminder of the those who have died from Covid-19.11 Jun 11:30 PM
WorldBrazil stops publishing Covid-19 deaths, as toll surpasses ItalyBrazil's last official numbers showed its death-rate was the third-highest in the world.07 Jun 05:25 AM
WorldOne death every minute: Brazil's Covid -19 toll surpasses Italy'The situation couldn't be worse. It just couldn't.'06 Jun 09:17 AM
WorldThe world leaders embracing denial, quackery and conspiracyWhile many responded swiftly to Covid-19, others have buried their heads in the sand.06 Jun 01:01 AM
New ZealandHow NZ's Covid-19 death rate stacks up versus the worldAustralia and NZ have the lowest Covid death rates in the OECD.04 Jun 03:50 AM
WorldBrazil: Leader points finger at everyone elseBrazil president Jair Bolsonaro is denying all blame for the current coronavirus crisis.25 May 10:32 PM
WorldA new epicentre for coronavirus pandemic: BrazilBrazil is a nation in crisis under a president in denial.24 May 06:23 PM
WorldCovid-19: Wuhan virology lab breaks silenceThe director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology has spoken for the first time.24 May 05:56 PM
WorldBrazil jumps to second highest number of Covid-19 infectionsA surging coronavirus is ravaging parts of Latin America.23 May 08:15 PM
WorldBracing for carnage: Countries seeing an explosion of new Covid-19 casesMost countries are returning to normal. But in others, it's only just beginning.23 May 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'License to kill': Inside Rio's record year of police killingsNew York Times: Officers shoot without restraint, protected by bosses and politicians.21 May 05:00 AM
WorldBiggest number of new Covid-19 cases recorded in a single dayThere have been more worldwide infections in the past 24 hours than ever before.21 May 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLatin America's outbreaks rival Europe's. But its options are worseNew York Times: Much of Latin America's pain is unfolding far from global view.12 May 09:18 PM
WorldMorgues in chaos and coffins stack up as Brazil battles by virus surgeBrazil has emerged as Latin America's epicentre for Covid-19.01 May 08:01 PM
WorldBrazil becoming Covid-19 hot spot as testing faltersMedical officials warn hospital systems are overwhelmed and on the verge of collapse.25 Apr 02:14 AM
Travel'Christ the Healer' lights up Rio in surgical scrubsChrist donned a stethoscope in a spectacular 700m tribute to Brazil's healthcare workers.14 Apr 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn scramble for coronavirus supplies, rich countries push poor asideNew York Times: Developing nations cannot find enough materials and equipment.14 Apr 06:12 AM
World'A little flu': Brazil's Bolsonaro makes life-or-death coronavirus gambleThe president has the most dismissive position of any major world leader over Covid-19.29 Mar 08:07 AM
New ZealandTrapped in Argentina: Kiwi's desperate bid to get last flight homeFernando Rodrigues battled dirty hospitals and hotels that wouldn't give him a bed.22 Mar 12:20 AM
WorldChrist the Redeemer lights up to honour coronavirus-hit countriesA mass was held in honour of the victims of the virus worldwide.19 Mar 07:44 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Ministry survey hints at school closuresMinistry seeks answers in two days on coping with possible school closures.15 Mar 11:40 PM
RoyalsCoronavirus: Trump declares national emergencyUS announcement comes as Europe becomes epicentre of pandemic, WHO says.13 Mar 07:39 PM
WorldTrump pictured next to man with virus - does not plan to get testedBrazilian aide has tested positive for coronavirus days after standing next to Trump.12 Mar 06:58 PM
WorldCoronavirus: Brazil confirms first case'Now we will see how this virus behaves in a tropical country in the middle of summer.'26 Feb 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelSouth America's best... everythingNew finds, old favourites and deep, rich memories.25 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandWife mourns 'the best man I ever met'Rafting incident south of Manapouri claims the life of father-of-two Joel Palmeira.25 Feb 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhere the police wear masks, and the bodies pile up fastNew York Times: The police killed an average of 17 people every day in Brazil last year.25 Feb 06:00 AM
LifestyleBrazil dancer breaks Carnival parade tabooTransgender dancer fulfils a dream of feminine beauty nearly three decades old.23 Feb 06:31 AM
TravelThe South American airline where things run like clockworkRio is a surreal city, but its airport is modern and easy to navigate.18 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelThere's another Rio beyond the postcardLook beyond Copacabana and the carnival and discover a Brazilian state like no other.15 Feb 06:25 PM
