Thousand of young Brazilians are living a bleak and dangerous life as the number of crack addicts soars.

Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.

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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.

A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.

Police and soldiers charged into Rio's most dangerous slum at daybreak to arrest a leading drug lord.

Jon Bon Jovi admits he has seen better days. But after a quarter century of non-stop hits, stadium tours and large-haired sexiness, what do you do for an encore? On the eve of his Auckland show, Polly Vernon caught up with the rock god.

Portable eateries are the US' latest food craze. One of the best draws from Brazil's rich culinary culture.

From the Sharpe books to Arthurian sagas, the prolific output of Bernard Cornwell has topped best-seller lists around the world. The secret is in the plot, he tells Robert McCrum.

Had Red Bull elected to adopt team orders and let Webber win, he would have left Brazil with 245 points - just one point off the lead.