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Defective birth control blamed for scores of unplanned pregnancies in Chile
New York Times: The public health system delivered flawed packets of birth control pills.
'Ridiculous': Kiwis say Peru flight more than double than for Aussies
Australians can get home from Peru for about NZ$2600 but Kiwis face much bigger bill.
Chile: In the saddle in Santiago
Chile's capital is an unsung city. Unjustly, says Paul Clements, who took a bicycle tour of its liveliest localities.
$580m of student debt burned
An activist in Chile has burnt documents representing NZ$580 million worth of student debt during a protest at Universidad del Mar.
South America: Natural attractions
As more Kiwis look to South America for adventure, Karen Phelps compiles a bucket list for the continent.
8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900
Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.
Tokyo tsunami one of the biggest in recent history
A 10-metre-high tsunami ploughed into the Japanese coast on Friday, dashing ships into the shore, washing away houses and leaving devastation in its wake.
South America: Backpacking with baby
David King and Bec Johnston discover the special joys of taking a 10-month-old girl on a six-month journey round South America.
Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.
Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit
Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.
Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast
New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.
Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.
Chile: Strolling through a city of colour
Santiago is what Auckland should be, writes Jim Eagles.
Man hangs himself online
A young man distraught over a breakup with his girlfriend hanged himself while she watched over a web camera say Chilean police.
Santiago: One more kiss
In Santiago, the people are passionate and the souvenirs fancy, writes Pamela Wade.