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Airbnb looks to Latin America

Airbnb bookings in Latin America have increased 148 per cent in the past year.

The country on the verge of collapse

Venezuela, once even richer than Saudi Arabia, is nearing total collapse.

Why would you go to Colombia?

The arrest of an Aussie in Colombia on drug charges has focused attention on the country.

Cargo ship rescues Polish solo yachtsman

A stricken solo yachtsman in distress has been plucked to safety by a cargo ship.

Landslide in Colombia kills 127

Colombian president declares state of emergency after landslide sweeps through city.

Medics fired for naked-patient dance

Clinic where video was filmed says 'respect for dignity of every patient is important'.

Everyone can make a difference - zoo

International animal protection groups are heading to Wellington Zoo to talk conservation.

Kiwi scientist's trek to volcanic hotspot

A Kiwi scientist has journeyed to one of the world's most volcanically active regions.

Deal puts Colombia on NZ radar

A deal to allow for 14 flights a week to Colombia has been signed and more agreements are in the pipeline.

This stack of cash is worth $21

It looks like enough cash to bankroll a high-flying lifestyle, but this stack of currency is worth a measly $21 in its country of origin.

Weird Science: Meet the real Death Star

The Star Wars series featured a man-made planet called the Death Star which destroys other worlds with a giant laser.

South America: Latin routes

Here are four epic journeys to add to an adventurous bucket list.

Tourist looking for beach fatally shot

A tourist strayed into a notorious slum in Rio de Janeiro and was shot dead by drug traffickers.

Brazil considers 'mugging tax'

Tourists visiting Rio may soon have to pay just in case they're mugged.

After Pablo: New brand of scary drug lord

It's been 23 years, so who has claimed Pablo Escobar's crown? This is who has taken over the notorious Colombian drug overlord's trade.

Killed footballer was about to be a dad

This is the heartbreaking moment a Brazilian footballer found out he was to become a father - just one week before he was killed in the Colombian jet crash.

Goalkeeper's heartbreaking final call

Chapecoense goalkeeper Danilo was one of just seven people initially found alive after a charter plane crashed in Colombia killing 75 people.

Footballers among plane crash survivors

The footballers of Chapecoense changed to the doomed plane after Brazilian officials prevented them from taking a charter flight, it has been claimed.