Tuition fees at New Zealand universities are among the highest in the world, according to a new report. New Zealand had the seventh-most expensive tuition fees for universities, with entrants paying more than $3600 a year.

Anna Leask learns about the ancient past of a lesser-known part of the Pacific.

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

Jim Eagles visits a South American nation rich with historical treasures, wild volcanic beauty ... and a wonderful potato soup.

Expensive dental and cosmetic surgery here is creating a burgeoning industry overseas. While a nip and tuck is cheaper offshore, experts say it might also be riskier.

Thousand of young Brazilians are living a bleak and dangerous life as the number of crack addicts soars.

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.

Once-solid financial securities are losing their safe status.

Australia plans tough steps to to plug gaps at its entry points.

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

Flights over New Zealand could be disrupted for days as ash from the Chilean volcanic eruption...