Peru
Chocolate maker in search of the origin of his own confection
Young kiwi chocolatier Johnty Tatham traces the origins of the cacao beans he uses for his handcrafted chocolate - farmers in Peru. Audio
Another country stripped of World Cup tournament
Peru has became the second country in recent weeks to be stripped of the right to host a FIFA tournament.
Investigation of protest deaths backed by new president of Peru
Peru's president has pledged resources to investigate more than two dozen deaths during protests that have rocked Peru following the ousting of her predecessor.
People scared to leave houses in protest-torn Peru
A New Zealander living and working in Peru says protests in the country are out of control and everyone is scared. Over the weekend, the train that carried visitors to Machu Picchu suspended the… Audio
Peru protests: Airport forced to close, two killed in unrest
An airport in Peru has been closed and two people have been killed in violent protests, authorities say.
Peru socialist Castillo confirmed president after lengthy battle over results
Peru's electoral authority has named socialist Pedro Castillo as the country's next president, after he won the June runoff against right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori.
Covid-19 in Peru: 'vaccine' made from guinea pig poop
Kiwi Patrick Emanuel is a pathologist who is based in Lima. We've spoken to him before about the situation with Covid-19 in Peru, and now things are looking bad there with next door neighbours Brazil… Audio
The craziest travel requests from the super rich
The notion of travelling anywhere further than the corner dairy has become a distant memory for many of us, but for the super rich, holiday planning continues to be a case of pushing the envelope. Audio
Kiwi at the helm of melanoma treatment breakthrough in in Covid-ravaged Peru
Covid-19 has been brutal in Peru, with the country having the highest death rate per population in the world. But it's not all doom and gloom. Patrick Emanuel is part of a team who have invented a new… Audio
New Zealander stuck in Peru during Covid-19 lockdown gets back to UK
We've been speaking with Jo Tovee, a Kiwi stuck in Lima amid some fraught circumstances as a tourist during the Covid-19 lockdown. Since we last caught up with Jo, she managed to get on a UK… Audio
Kiwi stuck in Peru: 'We're getting much more disheartened'
New Zealander Jo Tovee is stranded in Lima after Peru went into a state of emergency while she was on holiday there. She has now been forced to find new accommodation at short notice after her hostel… Audio
Kiwi traveller stranded in Lima: 'We're not welcome here'
Jo Tovee is currently stuck in a hostel in Lima after only five days into her solo-trip to Peru after the Peruvian government declared a 15-day state of emergency. She says foreigners are being made… Audio
Calling Home: Patrick Emanuel in Lima, Peru
Patrick Emanuel is a surfing pathologist who is a based in Lima, Peru. He discusses life in Lima, how the surf breaks compare to those in NZ, and why Peru has the best seafood in the world. Audio
Venezuelans request asylum in Peru
Hundreds of Venezuelans have requested asylum in Peru, an official has said, just hours after the country tightened its entry requirements.
Don’t Cry for Me: Argentina, Australia & weekend preview
In this episode Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by The Totally Football Show's Iain Macintosh and RNZ Mediawatch presenter Colin Peacock to wrap up the latest World Cup drama, including a… Audio
Peru bus plunges off highway killing dozens
A coach travelling along the Pan-American Highway in Peru has plunged off the road, killing at least 35 people, local police say.
Midday Sports News for 13 December 2017
FIFA fines Peru after fans pointed lasers at the All Whites. Audio
Peru captain banned for one year
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero will miss next year's World Cup finals after being handed a one-year ban for taking cocaine.
Mediawatch for 19 November 2017
Winston Peters' pursuit of Super story sources; the rise of Creative Commons; the view from Peru. Audio
The view from Peru
Fans of Peru impressed our media and had some sports pundits pondering why our fans are so staid by comparison. What did the media in faraway Peru make of us in the week of the do-or-die World Cup… Audio