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Charlie Sheen dumped once more

Charlie Sheen has been dumped by his girlfriend Natalie Kenly.

Poisoning suspected in death of ex Kiwi

6.5 magnitude quake strikes north of Chile

Stephen King: Economic future not worth the paper it's written on

Once-solid financial securities are losing their safe status.

Troops battle inmates at Venezuelan prison

Crime, terror fears drive border clamp

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

Don't miss: Feria de las Flores (Flowers Festival)

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

Volcanic ash cloud could disrupt flights all week

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

Buenos Aires: Over-run by the furry masses

The bald, short hotel receptionist in Buenos Aires was having a bad day, or if he wasn't he was certainly determined to make sure all his guests did.

Having a ball as soccer clubs take off

With the All Whites' surprise World Cup success, it seems soccer awareness is on the rise. And kids and parents alike are loving it, writes Gill South.

Soccer: Fifa work for officials

What price NZ? Land bid tests limits

The latest Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms is a key test for new rules on foreign ownership, reports Karyn Scherer

Mainfreight dips toes into Chile

Status as true global player closer now company has a foot in most world markets.

Wellington Zoo puts down peccaries

Pharmac still a good model for NZ: Key

Patagonia: Rounding the Horn, the Everest of sailing

It's a 5.30am wake-up call this morning and until we get up on deck there's no way to tell if we're going to be able to take the zodiacs and land on Horn Island, Cape Horn.