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Brazil: Rio's makeover
With its eye fixed on the 2014 Fifa World Cup, Rio de Janeiro is finally undoing some of its worst urban planning.
Brazil: Rio's pre-World Cup facelift
With its eye fixed on the 2014 Fifa World Cup, this Brazilian city is finally undoing some of its worst urban planning.
Clean energy: A faded shade of green
At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.
NZ tuition fees among world highest
Tuition fees at New Zealand universities are among the highest in the world, according to a new report. New Zealand had the seventh-most expensive tuition fees for universities, with entrants paying more than $3600 a year.
Crackland: a nation's journey to hell
Thousand of young Brazilians are living a bleak and dangerous life as the number of crack addicts soars.
The climate dissenter holds his ground
Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.
Day in sporting photos - June 23
Want to know what you've missed? Check out the day's sports in photos from New Zealand and across the globe.
Stephen King: Economic future not worth the paper it's written on
Once-solid financial securities are losing their safe status.
Paul Thomas: Scandal a hotter topic than boring drugs war
Misbehaving politician part of trivia captivating Washington at expense of more important issues.
Having a ball as soccer clubs take off
With the All Whites' surprise World Cup success, it seems soccer awareness is on the rise. And kids and parents alike are loving it, writes Gill South.
Want to eat at one of the world's best restaurants? You'll be lucky
A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.
Brazil: Discovering the contrasts of Rio
The jewels in Brazil's crown range from opulent beaches to colourful slums, writes Geoff Cumming.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro balances the dreamy opulence of sunny beaches with the reality of life in the favelas.