TravelAirline pilot dies after medical emergency at controls of Santiago flightCrew announced the diversion for a medical emergency. They did not say it was the pilot.17 Aug 08:25 PM
PremiumWorldDefective birth control blamed for scores of unplanned pregnancies in ChileNew York Times: The public health system delivered flawed packets of birth control pills.02 Mar 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Kiwis say Peru flight more than double than for AussiesAustralians can get home from Peru for about NZ$2600 but Kiwis face much bigger bill.07 Apr 01:14 AM
PremiumWorld'Chile woke up': Dictatorship's legacy of inequality triggers mass protests04 Nov 10:24 PM
TravelSouth America: Natural attractionsAs more Kiwis look to South America for adventure, Karen Phelps compiles a bucket list for the continent.11 Jul 11:00 PM
World8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.11 Mar 10:05 AM
WorldTokyo tsunami one of the biggest in recent historyA 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.11 Mar 08:15 AM
TravelSouth America: Backpacking with babyDavid King and Bec Johnston discover the special joys of taking a 10-month-old girl on a six-month journey round South America.25 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe 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.28 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil 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.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe 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.27 Feb 08:12 PM
TravelChile: Strolling through a city of colourSantiago is what Auckland should be, writes Jim Eagles.31 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldMan hangs himself onlineA young man distraught over a breakup with his girlfriend hanged himself while she watched over a web camera say Chilean police.06 Sep 10:11 PM
TravelSantiago: One more kissIn Santiago, the people are passionate and the souvenirs fancy, writes Pamela Wade.05 May 04:00 PM
