Grizzles gets off to a bad start.

For 22 years he lived a secret life in Brazil. But a car crash would unravel it all.

Myrtle rust has reached Feilding, Hawera and Palmerston North. Now it's in Whanganui.

The woman - an off-duty policewoman - whips a gun out of her bag to protect children.

Several Brazilians have been arrested and jailed after being caught smuggling cocaine.

Former police station was a haven to homeless families.

Fatalities likely after burning tower block crashes to ground in Sao Paulo.

Brazil's former President ahead in the polls but loses battle to stay out of prison.

The CDC has warned of an outbreak in new hot spots as the number of cases grows.

Eleanor Hughes discovers the crazy, colourful spectacle of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

The world's happiest city, if you trust the polls, but there's more to Rio than samba.

Brazilian officials plan to vaccinate millions of people in hopes of containing outbreak.

At least 15 people injured after a car ploughed through Copacabana Beach.

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Prisoners were filmed openly taking drugs in a packed prison corridor.

Watch: Helicopter trip to altar to surprise husband-to-be turns into tragedy in Brazil.

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Couple found out their visas had been denied - five days after their baby was born.

A Canadian man who disappeared in 2012 has been found in the Amazon jungle.

Kiwi pensioner caught with 2.5kg of cocaine is back in NZ after being cleared by jury.

Amazon gangsters thought they'd got away with murder but one mistake led to their capture.

Ten members of an uncontacted Amazonian tribe have been slaughtered by gold miner.

Kiwi charged with smuggling cocaine to Australia fell for an online scam, his lawyer says.

Retired Kiwi beekeeper accused of importing cocaine into Australia due in Perth court.

Residents stop in their tracks, left puzzled ad Apocalyptic clouds hanging over city.

Nat Davey acted on instinct when he stabbed two sharks attacking him during a dive.

New Zealand woman has close call with two hungry Galapagos sharks while spearfishing.

Abuse survivor Maria has an empowering message for others. Distressing content.

Crime in Rio is making it dangerous for tourists, and locals are flocking to Australia.

Adopted rescue puppy spotted sharing a blanket with a stray dog on a chilly morning.