New ZealandKiller, prison escapee Phillip John Smith has been dabbling in cryptocurrency behind barsPhillip John Smith used forbidden cellphones to invest and trade in cryptocurrencies. 10 Nov 04:00 PM
World27 inmates found dead after Ecuador prison riotOfficials say 27 inmates died by asphyxiation hours after a deadly riot.10 Nov 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA timeline of US military strikes on boats in regional watersNY Times: At least 57 people have been killed in waters off Central and South America.29 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldThrough pet sketches, she tells the stories of former US federal workersThe project started with ex-USAid employee Denise Mortimer drawing her own dog.29 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump sending US aircraft carrier to Latin America as war fears riseAn overnight US strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat killed six men.24 Oct 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe submarines that smuggle cocaine across oceans and seasNew York Times: Very few of these vessels are thought to have been intercepted worldwide.23 Oct 04:00 PM
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WorldTrump’s ‘peace through strength’ foreign policy confounds Maga RepublicansRepublicans in Congress have widely different takes on US foreign policy under Trump.20 Oct 05:00 PM
TravelI travel for a living but never wanted to leave this one citySix months on, the writer still scans rental listings weekly.14 Oct 02:14 AM
WorldOlder fighters vow to defend Venezuela as US threats escalateUS patrols have killed 21 people off Venezuela since September, raising tensions.07 Oct 05:00 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
WorldIsrael blockade sparks global protests over Gaza aid flotillaBarcelona police said 15,000 people marched in protest against Israel's move.03 Oct 12:19 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
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomRebuilding tourism: Air links crucial to prosperityThe new Southern Link opens a rare direct route from Auckland to South America.27 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldTrump says US strike on drug boat killed three in disputed Caribbean operationLatin American leaders say the US naval build-up could signal plans to hit Venezuela.20 Sep 03:01 AM
SportCourt seizes assets of Maradona's lawyer, sisters in fraud caseA Buenos Aires court seized US$1.34m in assets from six of the accused.19 Sep 01:46 AM
World'War on crime': Kast leads polls ahead of November voteChile’s murder rate has more than doubled in the past decade to six per 100,000.18 Sep 06:00 PM
World12-million-year-old porpoise fossil found in PeruScientists say its condition offers rare insight into prehistoric porpoises.17 Sep 11:54 PM
World'It's a death sentence': Brazil's largest wildlife trafficking ring smashedMore than 1000 officers took part in raids across multiple Brazilian states.17 Sep 03:11 AM
WorldBrazil's Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years, study saysScientists warn the forest is nearing a tipping point of 20-25% loss.15 Sep 10:13 PM
WorldBolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison after coup convictionThe former President of Brazil says he is the victim of political persecution.11 Sep 10:25 PM
WorldUS warship crosses Panama Canal amid Venezuela tensionsWashington has accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of leading a drug cartel.30 Aug 05:57 AM
World'Largest response': Brazil targets $16.3b gang-led fuel fraud networkMore than 1400 officers executed warrants across Brazil.29 Aug 03:20 AM
WorldWomen's RWC: ‘My teammate said I’d be faster after mastectomy – she was right’Raquel Kochhann encouraged teammates to keep spirits high during her treatment.28 Aug 09:00 PM
WorldUS sends eight warships south on anti-cartel missionUS will avoid actions harmful to its energy or immigration priorities, expert says.28 Aug 02:57 AM
WorldArgentina's Milei pelted with stones on campaign trailProtesters began throwing plants, rocks, and bottles at his vehicle.27 Aug 10:18 PM
SportOver 100 fans arrested after violent clash at Copa Sudamericana matchFifa’s Infantino called the violence 'barbaric' and urged sanctions.21 Aug 08:33 PM
All BlacksSenor Razor: All Blacks coach reveals connection to South AmericaAll Blacks coach reveals lessons learned from year one as he targets reclaiming the title.15 Aug 06:01 PM
New ZealandFrom Hastings to the world stage: Teen chess champ heads to ColombiaHe learned chess from his mum at age 4 and is now the NZ under-16 champion.13 Aug 06:00 PM
World'Smallest mammal': Ancient fossil discovery in PatagoniaThe fossil is from the Upper Cretaceous period, about 74 million years ago.12 Aug 02:14 AM
WorldTrump may use military against drug cartels – reportsThe US designated eight Latin American drug groups as terror organisations.08 Aug 08:14 PM
World'The last of the missing': No survivors in Chile copper mine tragedyThe final missing miner's body was found Sunday at El Teniente.04 Aug 01:01 AM
WorldFive miners die in collapse at Bolivia's largest gold mineThe miners were found buried under a landslide.03 Aug 12:32 AM
WorldUnearthed history: 1000-year-old mummy discovered in LimaWorkers found the tomb underneath a street while installing gas pipes.01 Aug 01:15 AM
