A $611 million unsolicited takeover proposal for Chiquita Brands could lead to the scrapping of its pending merger with Irish competitor Fyffes.

Chris Leadbeater explores Colombia's mysterious interior and encounters the remnants of a forgotten civilisation.

Colombia's most obese baby - who weighs the same as a six-year-old child - has been "rescued" by a charity so he can undergo life-saving treatment.

An adventure holiday in the Colombian forest is an exhilarating experience, writes Christopher Adams, as he reflects on a few bumps and bruises.

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

The smile on John Key's face widened as broad as the sombrero that Juan Manuel Santos had just given him, when the Colombian President said, "We would love to have an FTA with New Zealand when they are ready to start negotiations."

Prime Minister John Key begins the second leg of his Latin American tour today, stopping off in Bogota for a historic visit - the first by a New Zealand leader to Colombia.

When Prime Minister John Key lands in Mexico tomorrow it will have been more than a decade since the last New Zealand prime minister toured Latin America, and he concedes the region has been neglected in favour of Asian economies.

Colombia still has a hangover from its reputation for illicit activities, but Christopher Adams discovers a stunningly scenic, historical side.

Tourists can now wander freely around the former mansion of infamous cocaine trafficker Pablo Escobar, writes Amy Rosenfeld.

This town of 11,000 people, about two hours' drive from Medellín, is home to a huge hydro-electric dam and was the former holiday playground of infamous Colombian drug baron Pablo Escobar, whose crumbling mansion in the area is now a drawcard for tourists.

A quick hit of the biggest international stories that you mught have missed today.

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

Charlie Sheen has been dumped by his girlfriend Natalie Kenly.

The annual Medellín Flowers Festival sees Colombia's "City of Eternal Spring" bedecked with colourful blooms.

Misbehaving politician part of trivia captivating Washington at expense of more important issues.

Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.

New Zealand cyclist Alison Shanks won the individual pursuit to claim her second gold medal at the World Cup track meet in Colombia today.

The New Zealand women's team pursuit haves made an outstanding start to the latest World Cup track cycling meet in Colombia.