WorldEcuador extradites notorious drug lord to US amid crime crackdownAdolfo Macias, alias 'Fito', head of 'Los Choneros', faces cocaine and firearms charges.20 Jul 10:20 PM
New ZealandColombian woman who escaped drug cartels was given a new life in NZ – now she's behind barsClaudia Romero Lopez didn’t leave her old life behind.20 Jul 01:00 AM
WorldBomb-carrying donkey kills soldier in ColombiaA soldier died when a bomb on a donkey exploded in Valdivia, northwest Colombia.10 Jul 12:57 AM
PremiumPolitics‘No, it’s not’: Luxon denies new China flight part of Belt and Road Initiative19 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand 'Do you want something bad to happen?': Armed men threaten psychologist She faced multiple threats from guerrilla groups due to her work with traumatised victims.27 Apr 06:24 PM
New ZealandCanterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importersThe criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.20 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandArgentina mourns as flash floods claim 16 lives, more missingArgentina declared three days of national mourning after flash floods killed at least sixteen people. Video / AFPWatch10 Mar 06:10 AM
WorldArgentina mourns 16 dead in devastating flash floodsPresident Javier Milei declared three days of national mourning for the victims.10 Mar 04:25 AM
BusinessEuropean rocket successfully carries out first commercial mission'Perfect launch' as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences.06 Mar 07:44 PM
WorldRising toll: Nearly 70 dead in Bolivia’s recent road disastersThe pick-up driver is being investigated for possible homicide.04 Mar 12:40 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
WorldWatch: Massive sinkholes threaten hundreds in BrazilState of emergency in Brazil as sinkholes leave 1200 at risk of losing their homes.22 Feb 09:03 PM
WorldAt least 30 dead in horror bus crash in Bolivia, speeding blamedFifteen people, including three children, were injured and taken to hospital.17 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Thought he’d swallowed me!’ - Whale swallows kayaker aliveAdrian Simancas was paddling when the giant baleen surged out of the water.14 Feb 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Amazing' response: Nashville-based band returns for NZ tourFrom Andes to NZ: The journey of indie-folk trio South for Winter.22 Jan 10:19 PM
WorldColombia vows ‘war’ as guerrilla violence kills 100President Petro vows tougher approach against guerrillas amid rising violence.20 Jan 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJavier Milei’s next economic mission: affordable air fryersFinancial Times: Libertarian leader scraps tariffs to break open protectionist economy.07 Jan 10:10 PM
TravelCould you take on the famed W Trek in 2025?Fjällräven Classic make wild dreams a wild reality for casual hikers.07 Jan 06:00 AM
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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
WorldBrazil bridge tragedy: 10 confirmed dead, chemical threat slows searchRescuers find more bodies after Brazil bridge collapse, 10 dead.28 Dec 01:58 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
World‘We thought we were going to die’: Horror as jet crashes into homePrivate jet crashes in Buenos Aires, killing pilot and co-pilot.19 Dec 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessArgentina’s economy exits recession in milestone for Javier MileiFinancial Times: GDP expanded in third quarter as long-running crisis begins to ease.17 Dec 01:03 AM
BusinessUK joins Indo-Pacific trade bloc CPTPP in 'biggest deal since Brexit'Membership is hoped to boost the UK's flagging economy by up to $4.4 billion a year.15 Dec 04:15 AM
Travel newsPassengers on Antarctic cruise refuse to eat after itinerary changeA group of travellers demanded a full refund for the 21-day cruise.04 Dec 01:25 AM
World'Cursed' $1.7 billion emerald may soon return to BrazilThe giant gem was illegally taken from Brazil and smuggled into the US in 2001.22 Nov 10:51 PM