WorldBrazil's army to fight huge fires in AmazonPresident Jair Bolsonaro is under increasing pressure to contain fires in the Amazon.24 Aug 12:57 AM
WorldAmazon fires: President Bolsonaro blames NGOs for blazesBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has made an outlandish claim about the Amazon fires.22 Aug 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFires in Amazon rainforest have surged this yearNew York Times: Over 74,000 fires detected in the world's largest rainforest this year.21 Aug 08:16 PM
WorldThe dog is one of the world's most destructive mammals. Brazil proves itThey may be considered man's best friend, but dogs are destroying wildlife.20 Aug 11:54 PM
WorldDay turns to night in Sao Paulo as Amazon rainforest burnsBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro threatens trade agreement over Amazon development.20 Aug 07:03 PM
WorldPolice kill man who held bus passengers hostage in RioA man with a fake gun held passengers on a bus hostage for four hours.20 Aug 05:44 PM
New ZealandSnow on Bethells Beach: $3m cocaine wash-up mystery$3m cocaine haul washed up in West Auckland likely part of much bigger illicit import.08 Aug 07:08 AM
AirlinesSouth American airline Latam pulls back from NZThe airline is over flying Auckland from Sydney to Santiago on some days14 Jul 01:30 AM
WorldChileans and Argentines gape at total solar eclipseA total solar eclipse has attracted thousands to Chile and Argentina.02 Jul 08:07 PM
TravelSilence is golden: An escape from the blight of modern lifeA holiday full of peace and quiet reveals the importance of disconnecting.23 Jun 03:00 AM
WorldMillions affected after blackout hits three South American countries - and no one knows whyBlackout that hit Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay affected tens of millions people.17 Jun 06:58 AM
MotorsportRacing: Kiwi Earl Bamber gets third in GTE class at Le MansAnother trip to the podium at the iconic race, although this time is a lower division.17 Jun 03:53 AM
WorldLeft in the dark: Two-country blackout leaves tens of millions without powerArgentina and Uruguay's interconnected power grid went down.16 Jun 06:59 PM
New ZealandHundreds honour Kiwi victim killed by piratesOfficials from Panama travelled to New Zealand to pay their respects.01 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldShe had stage 4 lung cancer, and a mountain to climbNew York Times: After a brutal diagnosis she wanted one final adventure with her kids.27 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandMan rows solo from Dunedin to Cape Horn in 154 daysThe journey took the 67-year-old just 154 days.15 May 04:22 AM
New ZealandNarcos NZ: Agents who inspired Netflix show 'not surprised' cartels targeting NZThe Herald spent six months with users, recovering addicts and those trying to save them.11 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandAnimal-abuse charges: Kiwi farmer could face extraditionThe New Zealand farmer allegedly killed 1500 bobby calves while working in Chile.09 May 03:47 AM
WorldMilitary uprising: War on the streets of VenezuelaProtesters mowed down as Venezuela's Opposition leader Juan Guaidó calls for an uprising.30 Apr 06:13 PM
New Zealand'Disruptive passenger' in custody after plane turns back to AucklandAn LATAM flight bound for Chile returned to Auckland due to problems with a passenger.27 Apr 01:16 AM
WorldSexual assault accusations that could ruin AssangeA Sweden trip resulted in sexual assault accusations that could be Julian's downfall.12 Apr 09:14 PM
TravelCuba: Where time stands stillEleanor Hughes paints a picture of a country where wishes she could stay.02 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandChilean woman who drowned had planned to move homeMillaray Ramos' friends raise enough money to send her body home.24 Mar 03:11 AM
WorldBrazil school reopens after deadly shootingTeachers and some students returned to the scene of the shooting.18 Mar 07:57 PM
TravelCosta Rica: 'Biologically intense'I am surrounded by animals - not tourists, as humans make up for .000001 of all species.14 Mar 11:41 PM
WorldMaduro's muscle: Under pressure leader turns to motorcycle gangsResidents were fed up. They had no electricity. Then came the motorcycles.14 Mar 07:14 PM
New ZealandIs there life on Mars? Kiwi scientists join the huntKiwis are helping answer one of the most tantalising questions facing science.13 Mar 01:45 AM
WorldVenezuelan elite live it up as rest of country festers in darknessCaracas elites drink whisky and dance as ordinary Venezuelans struggle to survive.12 Mar 09:55 PM
TravelCosta Rica: The truly wild Osa PeninsulaThe remote outpost of Drake Bay is teeming with life - and not with tourists.08 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldScientists discover different kind of killer whale off ChileTales of a mysterious orca have been told for years, now scientists could have proof.07 Mar 09:49 PM
Travel'Avoid at all costs': Tourist sites slammedTravel site has called out the most overrated and underwhelming locations.02 Mar 10:17 PM
WorldUS keeps up diplomatic heat on MaduroMike Pence announces new sanctions in effort to unseat the Venezuelan President.25 Feb 07:01 PM
WorldVenezuela erupts into deadly chaosTensions flare as protesters set fire to vehicles on Venezuela border over blocked aid.24 Feb 05:09 AM