WorldBull strike: Man knocked out mid-run at crowded street festivalLocal media say a 25-year-old at the same event needed 20 stitches to his arm.25 Mar 02:46 AM
WorldNightclub blast in Peru leaves 33 injured amid crime emergencyThe nightclub, near Trujillo, was packed with cumbia fans before dawn.07 Mar 11:30 PM
TravelFive Kiwi women reveal why small group food tours are selling out in NZTheir new food-led tours are selling out in India, China, Sri Lanka and further afield. 07 Mar 05:45 PM
Travel newsHow travellers can lock in big savings on next year’s dream tripsThese deals make your next getaway impossible to resist.01 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldStep aside, popemobile, the Pope gets real horsepower Proton was gifted by a Polish breeder who plans to auction the Arabian for charity. 15 Oct 07:50 PM
WorldSuspect held as Argentina seeks answers in gruesome triple murderThe victims’ bodies were found buried in a Buenos Aires backyard.04 Oct 01:13 AM
WorldSuspected mastermind of Argentina triple femicide detained in PeruThe victims, aged 15, 20 and 20, were found buried in Buenos Aires.01 Oct 02:50 AM
World17 killed in Ecuador prison riot as gang clashes escalateOfficials say about 500 inmates have been killed in Ecuador’s prisons since 2021.25 Sep 10:08 PM
World12-million-year-old porpoise fossil found in PeruScientists say its condition offers rare insight into prehistoric porpoises.17 Sep 11:54 PM
WorldPeru evacuates 1400 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protestAbout 900 others remained stranded as protesters blocked railway tracks to the site.16 Sep 08:51 PM
WorldResidents force suspension of Machu Picchu rail serviceThe citadel receives about 4500 visitors daily, many from overseas.15 Sep 10:04 PM
WorldUnearthed history: 1000-year-old mummy discovered in LimaWorkers found the tomb underneath a street while installing gas pipes.01 Aug 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOdd couple: An unexpected animal friendshipNew York Times: 'Like two old friends walking home from a bar' a researcher said of video.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTraditional river travel gets a useful upgradeNew York Times: The Achuar say sustainable transportation way to control their future.24 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldThe $36b question: Who owns the San José shipwreck treasure?Spain, Colombia, Peru and indigenous groups all claim the wreck's treasure.13 Jun 11:45 PM
World'Knocking down walls': New pope vows change amid global challengesDignitaries who attended included Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice-President JD Vance. 18 May 07:33 PM
World'We're going all out': Ecuador boosts military presence in AmazonThe attack was blamed on Farc dissidents, sparking national mourning.12 May 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Not a grandstander': How a quiet US missionary became Pope Leo XIVNew York Times: Robert Prevost has pushed back hard against MAGA-style Christian ideology.08 May 09:56 PM
WorldWho is Pope Leo XIV?Pope Leo XIV is the first US pope, known for his missionary work in Peru.08 May 06:02 PM
SportFootball player dies after horror collision mid-game The incident happened during a fourth-tier match in Peru. 11 Apr 02:28 AM
WorldWatch: Miraculous moment baby Jesus rescued from well after 19 hoursThe toddler was given a carton of juice to stay hydrated during his 19-hour ordeal.12 Mar 03:27 AM
WorldDrunken man survives being hit by train while sleeping on tracksThe train dragged him for several metres.09 Mar 02:32 AM
WorldHorror in Peru: Mall roof collapse kills 6, injures 78Six people died as a shopping centre roof collapsed in northern Peru.22 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelAre you adventurous or just running away from problems?I became suspicious of everyone's motivations for long-term travel.03 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldThree dead as massive waves slam Peru, Ecuador, and ChileNearly 100 ports have been closed because of the rough conditions.30 Dec 04:28 AM
WorldWeird world: A smuggled corpse, a nose for trouble and the leader ‘doing a Donald’This week's round-up of offbeat stories from around the world.21 Dec 12:24 AM