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

The Brazilian consulate is giving people "unfair expectations" if caught importing drugs.

Old friend of Sir Peter's says justice has been done, but it won't bring his mate back.

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.

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

A trip to this Brazilian town on the cusp of summer yields a holiday unlike any other.

Pete Bethune says he's lucky to be alive after being stabbed in the chest in Brazil.

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.

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.

Boss of a cocaine empire spent 30 years using plastic surgery to avoid being caught.

NZ will find out tomorrow whether it has secured a new trade deal.

A pregnant woman who went to pick up donated clothes for her baby was butchered.

Woman lays complaint with Human Rights Commission over landlord's stipulation.

Brazilian President is facing growing calls for his resignation over a corruption scandal.

New Zealand is starring in Brazil on a travel show hosted by a former Brazilian model.

He left behind a den plastered wall-to-wall with Illuminati codes and symbols.

Woman charged after 4.6kg of cocaine allegedly found in luggage.