The "outrageous" descent comes nearly 47 years after climbers first ascended the face.

A trip to the Galapagos Islands offers an escape to an untouched animal wonderland.

Legendary mountaineer Edmund Cotter passed away on October 19 at the age of 90.

The International Monetary Fund has severe concerns for struggling Venezuela.

More rose wines than ever awarded medals this year as quality lifts.

Forget NZ, Messi and Argentina may not even make it to the World Cup qualifier.

Kiwi pensioner caught with 2.5kg of cocaine is back in NZ after being cleared by jury.

Local Masterchefs discuss plans for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Amazon gangsters thought they'd got away with murder but one mistake led to their capture.

Eleanor Hughes finds aqueducts, pyramids and a city of the dead.

New Zealand woman has close call with two hungry Galapagos sharks while spearfishing.

Two Kiwi wine experts explain how to pick a good drop.

Crime in Rio is making it dangerous for tourists, and locals are flocking to Australia.

Dive in for a unique experience, writes Antonia Prebble.

Gastronomy becomes performance art in Lima, writes Sarah Marshal.

A drug smuggling themed advert for BurgerFuel is offensive, say NZ's Latino community.

Lindy Davis enjoys her close encounter with the unique wildlife of these remote islands.

Gonzalo Rivera Pavon has opened up about his arrest on drug importation charges.

Venezuela, once even richer than Saudi Arabia, is nearing total collapse.

The arrest of an Aussie in Colombia on drug charges has focused attention on the country.

A stricken solo yachtsman in distress has been plucked to safety by a cargo ship.

Colombian president declares state of emergency after landslide sweeps through city.

Clinic where video was filmed says 'respect for dignity of every patient is important'.

International animal protection groups are heading to Wellington Zoo to talk conservation.

A Kiwi scientist has journeyed to one of the world's most volcanically active regions.

A deal to allow for 14 flights a week to Colombia has been signed and more agreements are in the pipeline.

Police claim a Christchurch man may have imported $4.86m worth of cocaine.

A FedEx package was sent from Venezuela to Rakaia in Canterbury which police believed was full of cocaine.

The Australian, who is holed up in Ecuador's London embassy, spoke and answered questions via live video link to Auckland and Melbourne.

NZ exchange student describes scenes in the city of Vitoria as 'horrific and extremely disturbing'.