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World on a Plate: Brazil (+recipe)
As head chef at Auckland's Savour & Devour restaurant, Jaqueline prepares Mediterranean and traditional French cuisine.
33 Chilean miners trapped underground
Photos of relatives, friends and rescue workers making contact with the 33 trapped miners in the San Jose mine in Copiapo, Chile.
South America: Backpacking with baby
David King and Bec Johnston discover the special joys of taking a 10-month-old girl on a six-month journey round South America.
Aussie driller helps rescue Chile miners
An Australian has played a part in helping to reach 33 miners trapped underground in Chile.
Argentina: It's jolly wet but it's easy to fall for Iguazu
South America's mighty waterfall makes an assault on all the senses.
NZ firm revels in Brit's Amazon success
The first man to walk the entire length of the Amazon river put his NZ-made backpacks through some serious paces.
Fears for Galapagos' unique wildlife as islands lose protected status
A panel of politicians has voted to remove the Galapagos Islands from the UN's list of World Heritage Sites in danger.
Bolivia: A hotel worth its salt
Visiting Bolivia's salt flats wouldn't be complete without a night at the famous Luna Salada Hotel, writes Grant Dyson.
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Grant Dyson visits Bolivia's salt flats while staying at the famous Luna Salada Hotel.
Suriname ex-dictator Bouterse elected president
Former dictator Desi Bouterse was elected president by parliament, following weeks of jostling by opponents who sought to stop a convicted drug trafficker and ex-strongman accused of killing political opponents from returning to power.
Quito: Incan roots but Our Lady rules
Church and state pomp abound in Ecuador's capital writes Jim Eagles.
World Cup: Spain into first ever semi
David Villa saved Spain once again, hitting both posts before sending his team to its first ever appearance in the World Cup semifinals.