Recent wild growing conditions are posing challenges for winemakers across the globe.

With just 48 hours to spend in Argentina's capital city, Geoff Cumming goes in search of some live Latin beats.

Tasting wine that you can't afford is one of the pleasures of the job. It doesn't happen often but it's usually a joyous and memorable occasion when it does.

New Zealand's Lydia Ko is the second youngest player among a record field for the world amateur teams golf championship.

The wildlife of Argentina's Esteros del Ibera enchants Pat Baskett.

Chris Reed takes to the saddle for a trip fuelled by good wine and vistas.

His nickname is Monster, but big Auckland lock Liakimatagi Moli has a heart of gold.

The New Zealand women's hockey team have lost their second match at the World Cup, soundly beaten by defending champions Netherlands.

The New Zealand women's hockey team have lost their opening match of the World Cup going down to Germany this morning.

South America's mighty waterfall makes an assault on all the senses.

Herald sports writer Winston Aldworth lists the biggest 'fails' to emerge from South Africa 2010.

Photos from the match between Argentina and Germany at the soccer World Cup.

Photos of Diego Maradona during the FIFA World Cup quarter final match against Germany