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Police say he is a key player in an international organised crime conspiracy.
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Big Read: China's billions are powering Latin America's tech boom
By pouring investment into mobile commerce, the nation has found another way to dominate.
Iconic Japanese newspaper in Brazil closes after 72 years
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Everything from oil and copper to coffee and sugar suffered deep losses in 2018.
Three Poles, a Russian sailor, a mystery West African ... and $130k buried at Bastion Point
The organised crime plot stretched across New Zealand, Europe, Ecuador and Venezuela.
In Colombia, adventures in former rebel strongholds
From pictographs to pink dolphins, the peace accord opens once-forbidden lands.
In Venezuela, Russia pockets key energy assets in exchange for cash bailouts
Russia is playing the long game with its investments and bailouts in Venezuela.
A bug's life: Waging war on weed
Relocating leaf bugs to control tradescantia. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
From Brazil beach to Kiwi prison: Young mum caught smuggling cocaine
The Government assigned an extra $54.2m to help Customs combat drug cartels targeting NZ.
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The self-professed clumsy couple said their intentions began earnestly enough.
Fonterra makes play for developing countries
Fonterra wants to make dairy affordable and accessible for low-income populations.
Buenos Aires: Power, glory . . . and people
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The mysterious tribes clinging to their ancient ways
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New Mexico: Art of the pueblo
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Journalist who survived the Jonestown massacre warns it could happen again
"These people followed someone who led them to destruction."
US Congresswoman tells of how she survived Jonestown
Jackie Speier was shot five times point blank as she tried to rescue cult members.
Banana shortage: Blame the ships
Bananas running short at New Zealand supermarkets because of shipping changes
Stock markets bet Trump will get along with everyone after Midterms
Wall Street is quick to throw cold water on the notion of a new era of bipartisanship.
Brazil's colour contradiction
Black and mixed-race voters are backing a reputed racist, writes Marina Lopes.
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Spanish and Latin film festival begins in Whanganui
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The Cape at the End of the World
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Chile opens massive 'Parks of Patagonia' hiking trail
Chile's brand new route should be on the bucket list of hikers everywhere.
Backpackers smuggle cocaine into NZ in Irish drug ring
NZ police seize bank account in global investigation to target notorious Kinahan cartel.
Chile farmers revolt against Fonterra milk pay levels
Fonterra's milk payments to Chilean farmers "taking advantage", says Kiwi boss.
Peru: The El Nino effect
Eleanor Hughes braves altitude sickness to experience Cusco's Christmas market.
Big Read: Argentines head to soup kitchen as crisis bites
Argentines are struggling in what was once one of the world's most prosperous nations.
Brazilian presidential candidate stabbed during campaign event
Jair Bolsonaro, who promising to crack down on crime, was stabbed in the stomach.
MS woman conquers peak: 'Go mum!'
Tracey Hall's inspiring uphill battle with MS. Made with funding from NZ On Air.