Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in 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's infamous Death Road is an unlikely must-do for bike-riding gringos, writes Grant Dyson.

The 33 miners rescued from inside a Chilean mine last year had considered suicide and cannibalism, it has emerged.

The Andes' artisans call on skills thousands of years in the making, writes Jim Eagles.

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.

Police and soldiers charged into Rio's most dangerous slum at daybreak to arrest a leading drug lord.

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.

Portable eateries are the US' latest food craze. One of the best draws from Brazil's rich culinary culture.

The world could run out of affordable chocolate within 20 years as farmers in West Africa abandon their crops, industry experts claim.