As more Kiwis look to South America for adventure, Karen Phelps compiles a bucket list for the continent.

At least 52 people drowned in their homes and cars, were electrocuted or died in other accidents as flooding from days of torrential rains swamped Argentina's low-lying capital and province of Buenos Aires.

As summer sun bathes Argentina's capital, the city takes on a carnival air – just in time for its annual Shakespeare festival.

The Boca Juniors home ground, La Bombonera, is designed to intimidate, finds Patrick McKendry.

In his first year with the team, All Blacks' halfback Aaron Smith has experienced many of the highs and lows of test rugby, but knows he can't get ahead of himself.

New Zealand Rugby Union chairman Mike Eagle and board director Gerard van Tilborg have been mugged in Argentina, just metres from the All Black's hotel.

Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America, is a city full of art, food, glamour and joie de vivre, writes Pamela Wade.

A close encounter with glacier calving in Argentine Patagonia is a thrilling event, finds Paul Rush.