Brazil
Death toll to rise after fatal bus crash in Brazil
The search is continuing in the south of Brazil for more bodies after a bus crash which has killed at least 49 people. Audio
Thousands take part in Rio Carnival
Five flamboyant days of Carnival partying on the streets of Rio de Janeiro have just ended. Audio
Smith could challenge deportation order
The murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith could be deported back to New Zealand at any time in the next week, but a legal challenge to the deportation order is still possible. Audio
PM not rushing to judgement on escaped prisoner
The Prime Minister won't rush to judgement on the handling of the case of escaped prisoner Phillip John Smith, and how he managed to flee to Brazil. Audio
Phillip Smith moved to nicer prison in Brazil
Life in Brazil for the murderer Phillip Smith has got a little easier with his transfer to a nicer prison while he waits to be deported back to New Zealand. Audio
Deportation looking more likely now for Phillip Smith
A swift deportation from Brazil looks increasingly likely for the recaptured fugitive Phillip John Smith. Audio
Smith lawyer hasn't been able to speak to client since arrest
The New Zealand lawyer for captured fugitive Phillip John Smith hasn't been able to speak to his client since his arrest in Brazil and says he can't even be sure of his current whereabouts in prison. Audio
Captured fugitive Phillip Smith appears in court in Brazil
Taylor Barnes is a free lance journalist based in Rio de Janeiro. Audio
The Police Minister's reaction to Philip Smith's capture
Police Minister Michael Woodhouse speaks to Morning Report. Audio
Police Commissioner on Phillip John Smith
Police Commissioner Bush Mike Bush speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
Family of Smith's victims celebrate his recapture
The sister of the man killed by Philip John Smith says the family is elated that he is in police custody in Brazil. Audio
Phillip Smith's lawyer Tony Ellis
Tony Ellis has been Phillip Smith's lawyer since 2002 and is representing the convicted murderer after he contacted him via a series of encrypted emails. Audio
Brazil's police capture NZ fugitive
The murderer and sex offender, Phillip John Smith, is in the custody of the Brazilian police and is believed to be appearing in court as we speak. Audio
Department of Corrections on Phillip John Smith
The Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections Ray Smith speaks with Susie Ferguson. Audio
Phillip John Smith is captured in Brazil
Fugitive Phillip John Smith has been captured, the Brazil Federal Police say they have Smith in their custody. Audio
Global Neighbours - Brazil
Editor of the International section of Estado de Minas, the main daily newspaper of Minas Gerais, Pablo Pires Fernandes reports from the Federative Republic of Brazil, pop. 201,032,714 (est. 2013)… Audio
Brazil gears up for first round of presidential elections
Brazilians are heading to the polls this weekend. Incumbent President Dilma Rousseff may well end up getting a second term, but Socialist Party candidate Marina Silva, is in a statistical tie with Ms… Audio
Peter Dunne and David Seymour
ACT'S new leader David Seymour and United Future leader Peter Dunne go head to head on the Resource Management Act and charter schools; controversy over a proposal for a huge nickel smelter in… Audio
Uncontacted Amazon tribes
Jonathan Watts lives in Brazil where members of one of the world's most isolated tribes are emerging from the Amazon rainforest. Audio
Callum Christopher: Roskill to Brazil
Teacher and football coach at Mt Roskill Grammar School, whose new online series, Being Roskill Season 3: Brazil, takes an in-depth look at Brazilian football, culture and society. Audio