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8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900
Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.
Tokyo tsunami one of the biggest in recent history
A 10-metre-high tsunami ploughed into the Japanese coast on Friday, dashing ships into the shore, washing away houses and leaving devastation in its wake.
Bolivia: Holiday thrills on highway to hell
Bolivia's infamous Death Road is an unlikely must-do for bike-riding gringos, writes Grant Dyson.
Chilean miners considered suicide, cannibalism
The 33 miners rescued from inside a Chilean mine last year had considered suicide and cannibalism, it has emerged.
Buenos Aires: Let's get ready to tango
With just 48 hours to spend in Argentina's capital city, Geoff Cumming goes in search of some live Latin beats.
Ecuador: Sticking with a stitch in time
The Andes' artisans call on skills thousands of years in the making, writes Jim Eagles.
Wine: Review your wine spend
Tasting wine that you can't afford is one of the pleasures of the job. It doesn't happen often but it's usually a joyous and memorable occasion when it does.
Cocaine smugglers 'targeting NZ'
A South American drug syndicate appears to be targeting New Zealand, with the amount of seized cocaine this year increasing more than 10-fold on two years ago, says Customs.
Rio police notch major win in war on drug gangs
Police and soldiers charged into Rio's most dangerous slum at daybreak to arrest a leading drug lord.
Jon Bon Jovi: Trading on a prayer
Jon Bon Jovi admits he has seen better days. But after a quarter century of non-stop hits, stadium tours and large-haired sexiness, what do you do for an encore? On the eve of his Auckland show, Polly Vernon caught up with the rock god.
Moveable feast (+recipes)
Portable eateries are the US' latest food craze. One of the best draws from Brazil's rich culinary culture.