WorldScientists focus on bats in quest to prevent next pandemicBats are thought to be the hosts of multiple viruses that have spawned recent epidemics.14 Dec 06:03 AM
New ZealandAppeal lost over frozen $17.5 million of alleged dirty moneyThe money is allegedly entangled with a corruption scandal in Venezuela.26 Nov 01:44 AM
WorldCentrist lawmaker selected as new Peruvian leaderThe Purple Party's Francisco Sagasti was selected as President of Congress on Monday.17 Nov 12:16 AM
New Zealand'He was just enjoying life': Kiwi dad killed in Brazil motorcycle crashDad-of-two planned to move closer to home next year, stepfather says.14 Nov 07:06 AM
New ZealandNo means no: Tinder rapist 'too dangerous' for paroleA woman raped by her Tinder date has spoken after he was deemed too dangerous for parole.07 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbreaking wait: Kiwi woman's fight to be reunited with dying dad'I still don't know if I will get there in time.'31 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldBolivian voters reinstate party after military takeoverPresident Evo Morales was forced to resign last year. Now his party has retaken power.20 Oct 11:56 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
WorldStranded tourist had famous spot all to himselfJesse Katayama has been stuck in Peru since March because of lockdown.13 Oct 07:03 PM
World'Calamity': The city where two-thirds of people got coronavirusIn March, Manaus recorded its first Covid case. By October, an estimated 5000 were dead.13 Oct 01:19 AM
WorldBrazil's Covid-19 cases pass 5 millionDespite the surge in cases, Brazil's residents are desperate for a respite from the gloom.09 Oct 02:57 AM
WorldAnother million may die: Why grim milestone could be the start of deadly new phaseWill a second wave be deadlier than the first, or will a vaccine soon stem the tide?29 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldBlazes threaten Brazil's tropical wetlandsAlmost 1.5 million hectares consumed as fires ravage South American rain forests.13 Sep 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSuperyachts on the Med: Pandemic no barrier for super-wealthy Kiwi travellers'Bugger it, we're still going to have summer in Europe', one super-wealthy Kiwi said.06 Sep 05:27 PM
WorldBrazilian evangelical politician 'plotted to kill husband' with 10 of her 55 childrenHe was shot dead at the family home, but she said it was an armed robbery.26 Aug 04:11 AM
EntertainmentSongs surface from a barrage of heartbreakAfter grief, Bebel Gilberto recovers her zen with new album23 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFamily threatened with death in Colombia can stay in NZIntimidation came after a school was established to prevent kids entering a life of crime.11 Aug 12:38 AM
New ZealandCouple stranded in Falklands hitch home on shipAfter isolating, the couple are now waiting offshore for their Covid-19 test results.02 Aug 02:26 AM
WorldExperimental Covid vaccine put to its biggest testAbout 30,000 volunteers will receive shots. It will be months before results trickle in.25 Jul 10:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFifth time lucky: Quarantined Kiwi performer decides to do yet another round of self isolationLauren Marshall is undertaking a voluntary fifth round of isolation - this time in Napier.24 Jul 05:46 PM
WorldVirus rebounds around the world, deaths top 600,000The World Health Organisation has reported its highest one-day tally yet.19 Jul 06:40 PM
WorldCovid-19: Brazil hits 1000 deaths a dayGruesome plateau infects 2 million in Latin American country and is yet to tilt downward.16 Jul 06:58 PM
WorldFlying? There's no need to get in a flapThe world's largest soaring bird rides air currents for hours.13 Jul 10:35 PM
Business'A slap in the face:' Goya faces boycott after CEO praises TrumpPraise for Trump by Goya Foods CEO has angered Latinos hit hard by President's decisions.10 Jul 10:44 PM
New ZealandAuckland man faces month-long wait in airport loungeKepa Harris faces being stuck in Sao Paulo's transit lounge for the next month.07 Jul 10:06 PM
New ZealandKiwi woman on gruelling five-day journey homeHamilton woman says she wouldn't have got home to sick relative without help of strangers.24 Jun 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLatin America's outbreaks rival Europe's. But its options are worseNew York Times: Much of Latin America's pain is unfolding far from global view.12 May 09:18 PM
WorldColombian company creates hospital bed that can double as coffinThe beds can hold a weight of 150kg and will cost about NZ$140.09 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandAnzac spirit: Qantas flight to bring home stranded Kiwis in Argentina20 Kiwis stranded in South America have been rescued thanks to Aussie Govt and airline.25 Apr 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMurder rates were staggering. Pandemic has brought some quiet, for nowNew York Times: There are fewer people outdoors, making the streets easier to police.15 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMercy flight from Peru brings Kiwis homeKiwis on board a mercy flight from Peru touched down in Auckland this morning.14 Apr 07:13 PM
New ZealandSelf-isolating on one of the most remote places on the planetThere is self-isolating, and then there is self-isolating on Easter Island.11 Apr 03:45 AM
WorldCovid 19: US expels thousands after halting asylumTrump shuts down nation's asylum system, setting aside decades of immigration laws.10 Apr 02:11 AM
WorldVenezuela elites still party in Covid-19 pandemicUnbeknown to several elite, the coronavirus was spreading among them.08 Apr 01:03 AM
