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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.
Colombia: Out of the shadows
Being British, beaches didn't give me much to shout about in my formative years.
Pair in Ecuador mine found dead - report
Efforts to find survivors from a mine collapse in Ecuador have proven fruitless, a report says.
Amorous Chilean miner has second mistress
The rescued Chilean miner dubbed the 'Casanova Nurse' after his wife and girlfriend came to blows over him has a second mistress
Ace of spuds
Delicious and filling and so much better from your own garden, potatoes are a deserved family favourite. Justin Newcombe gives us his top tips.
Chile: Freedom against all the odds
Some cried, others prayed, most just smiled and wrapped their arms around the wives.
Ecuador: Animal magic in the mountains
Jim Eagles avoids a guinea pig lunch but is charmed by a fortune-telling bird.
Brazil: Life on the other side of Rio's streets
Slum tours can improve locals' lives, writes Karen Phelps.
'Illiterate' clown may be denied seat in Brazil's congress
For mostly practical reasons the Brazilian constitution requires all of the nation's politicians to be able to read - even celebrity clowns.
Soccer: Reid set for All Whites' matches
Defender Winston Reid expects to be named in Ricki Herbert's All Whites squad today after recovering from a hip injury.