Chilling discovery in underground tomb
Archaeologists stumble across a well-preserved mummy in Peru at Cajamarquilla.
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Itching to see Ecuador and Peru? Live vicariously through books, film and food
While we can't travel to Ecuador and Peru by plane, we can via the internet, books and TV.
Experts issue warning about new Covid variant
Only way out of Covid is more widespread vaccination to control spread, say scientists.
'Virus has changed': New Covid strain scarier than Delta
Lambda has spread through Peru, accounting for 80 per cent of all Covid cases.
'No more poor in a rich country': Peru elects new leftist president
Pedro Castillo defeated right-wing politician Keiko Fujimori by just 44,000 votes.
Covid Lambda variant: What we know - and what we don't
New York Times: As of mid-June, Lambda had been reported in 29 countries or territories.
Ultra-contagious Lambda Covid strain detected in Australia
Traveller in NSW hotel quarantine in April was infected with the worrying new strain.
Fresh threat: Ultra-contagious mutant Covid strain emerges
It started in Peru, where it laid waste to the population. Now it's on the move.
She fell 3000m and walked away: Amazon plane crash sole survivor shares story
New York Times: At 17 she woke up in the jungle on Christmas morning, alone but alive.
Left and right clash in Peru election, with a neoliberal economic model at stake
New York Times: A free-market system that has dominated the country is being challenged.
After a year of loss, South America suffers worst death tolls yet
New York Times: Last week, Latin America accounted for 35 per cent of global Covid deaths.
Court in the act: Lawyer snapped having sex during virtual court hearing
He was involved in a case involving gangs. But it seems he had other things on his mind.
Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE
Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Oxygen supplies dwindle in the Amazon rainforest
Patients in overloaded hospitals waited as oxygen arrived to save some, but not all.
Kids' challenge axes chocolate bars for breakfast
Some students ate chocolate bars for breakfast, and struggled to walk for one minute.
Centrist lawmaker selected as new Peruvian leader
The Purple Party's Francisco Sagasti was selected as President of Congress on Monday.
Chaos reigns: Peru's interim president resigns
Peru's interim president stepped down after two protesters died on the streets.
Heartbreaking wait: Kiwi woman's fight to be reunited with dying dad
'I still don't know if I will get there in time.'
Machu Picchu reopens to tourists amid pandemic
Peru's No. 1 tourist draw, is about to be opened to the public, for a second time.
Gwynne Dyer: Herd immunity, reinfection and the great deception
Opinion: Never mind the ideology, take another hard look at the death rates.
Stranded tourist had famous spot all to himself
Jesse Katayama has been stuck in Peru since March because of lockdown.
Peru's costly Covid-19 gamble
Peru is relying heavily on rapid antibody blood tests to diagnose active cases.
Kiwi woman on gruelling five-day journey home
Hamilton woman says she wouldn't have got home to sick relative without help of strangers.
Covid-19: Wuhan virology lab breaks silence
The director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology has spoken for the first time.
Boozed-up mayor plays dead to beat lockdown
Caught trying to enjoy a drink with mates, the local official chose a bizarre strategy.
Latin America's outbreaks rival Europe's. But its options are worse
New York Times: Much of Latin America's pain is unfolding far from global view.
Covid 19: Photos of a global pandemic
A week of images document the courage, the anguish and the sheer impact of Covid 19.
Anzac spirit: Qantas flight to bring home stranded Kiwis in Argentina
20 Kiwis stranded in South America have been rescued thanks to Aussie Govt and airline.
Kiwi who died in Peru 'strong contender for World's Nicest Guy'
Friends, colleagues and a former headmaster share their memories of Edward Storey.
Kiwi, 49, dies of Covid-19 in Peru after failing to board mercy flight home
Edward Storey texted his family on April 7 to tell them he would be flying home soon.
'It's like a dream': Kiwi brought home on Peru mercy flight
Emma Huamash Bejarano can't wait to hold her children again.
Couple miss out on charter flight after Peruvian husband declined visa
A New Zealand woman has made the tough decision to stay in Lima.
Mercy flight from Peru brings Kiwis home
Kiwis on board a mercy flight from Peru touched down in Auckland this morning.
'Ridiculous': Kiwis say Peru flight more than double than for Aussies
Australians can get home from Peru for about NZ$2600 but Kiwis face much bigger bill.