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Surfing: Hareb runner-up at world games
New Zealander Paige Hareb has finished second at the world surfing games in Peru.
South America: So Machu more
Peru's attractions extend far beyond a mountain-top Inca ruin, writes Chris Reed.
South America: Backpacking with baby
David King and Bec Johnston discover the special joys of taking a 10-month-old girl on a six-month journey round South America.
NZ firm revels in Brit's Amazon success
The first man to walk the entire length of the Amazon river put his NZ-made backpacks through some serious paces.
Hundreds die in Peru's big freeze
Peru has declared a state of emergency after hundreds of children died when temperatures fell below -24C in 16 of the country's 25 regions.
Sex, lies and a murder suspect with a story to sell
Joran van der Sloot says his incarceration is the direct result of an FBI sting operation.
Local man of mystery
Columnist and TV regular Leigh Hart tackles conspiracy theorists in a new mockumentary series.
Peru: Kiwis evacuated from Machu Picchu
Ten New Zealanders have been evacuated from flood-ravaged Machu Picchu as others stay to help locals.
Peru: Kiwi mates muck in to help locals fight floods
A NZer stuck among hundreds of tourists in flood-ravaged Machu Picchu is filling sandbags while her mates help out in a makeshift medical tent.
29 Kiwis trapped in Peru await rescue
At least 29 NZers remain trapped in Peru after floods knocked out roads and bridges.
NZ diplomats contact Kiwis trapped in Peru
NZ diplomatic staff have made contact with 15 of the 22 Kiwis trapped in Peru's ancient Incan capital Machu Picchu after landslides and heavy floods.
Kiwi tourist trapped after flash floods at Machu Picchu
The family of a New Zealand man, among the hundreds trapped after flash floods in Peru, say he is safe - but a little scared.
NZ ranked 20th in UN quality of life survey
New Zealand has been named the 20th best country for quality of life by a UN report on migration and development.