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'Two drones' used in Caracas attack
It's reported that one drone crashed into a building and the other exploded in mid-air.
Comment: No one is safe from drones
A simple hobbyist's drone can down a jet when flown into the airliner's path.
Cuba: Good with junior
When baby makes three it doesn't mean you have to curtail your wanderlust.
Peru: The big picture
A hair-raising flight over a Peruvian desert puts work of the ancients into perspective.
Colombia's top drug dog gets police protection
Colombian gang put bounty on Sombra's head after she sniffed out 10 tonnes of cocaine.
The H-Files: A plane, a whistling sound and a thud
Auckland pilot killed in fall from open-top training plane in World War II.
Walking 23,000 kilometre to find the meaning of life
One man's quest for meaning led to an epic 18-month hike covering the entire Americas.
Big Read: How Mexican drug cartels are infiltrating NZ
There has been an increase of drugs coming to New Zealand from South America.
Peru: Deep and meaningful
Surrounded by dense jungle, Peru's great drawcard impresses, writes Winston Aldworth.
Venezuela hit by first case of Polio since 1989 as country falls deeper into crisis
Economic crash is crippling the country, including the healthcare system.
Mexico: Tacos at twilight
A neighbourhood foodie tour excites the taste buds and the imagination.
Guatemala: 'The village disappeared in a matter of minutes'
Before and after satellite photos show the extent of the devastation as toll rises to 99.
Venezuela's exodus creates gaps in daily life
The crisis is driving workers to flee the country.
Baby-faced conman who tricked world's richest tourists
Twenty-two year old posed as a multi-millionaire aristocrat but was really a normal guy.
$17b treasure: 'Holy Grail of shipwrecks' found by robot
The shipwreck's discovery after 300 years has ignited an international dispute.
Three survive after aircraft with 110 onboard crashes in Cuba
Ageing Boeing 737 crashed shortly after takeoff from Havana airport.
The comeback of married dating site Ashley Madison
Site that coined "Life is short, have an affair" signs up 20,000 Brits a day despite leak.
Why we love Buenos Aires
Sarah Marshall guides you on a tango through one of South America's most vibrant cities.
Patagonia: Towering blues
A guided trekking holiday in the wilds of Patagonia puts the adventure into holidays.
Mexico: Take a walk on the wild side
Victoria Bromley tells Stephanie Holmes Mexico is a must-visit for an adventurous holiday.
Finding the new Mexico
A coastal resort has developed entertainment for tourists and employment for its people.
All Blacks won't play Springboks in Brazil - NZR
Talks are underway, South African newspaper claims.
Carnival: Brazil goes nuts
Eleanor Hughes discovers the crazy, colourful spectacle of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
Eating your way through Latin America
A stock market reporter reveals his best spots for steak, wine, seafood and more.
'Gestapo' tactics claim in school closure
Fifteen staff are jobless and 145 international students have to move to another school.
Ancestral heads returned to Easter Island
Ancestral skulls are heading home to Easter Island after 70 years.