Latest from Argentina

Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.

Orangutan granted legal rights in Argentina

An Argentine court has granted "habeas corpus" to a female orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo and recognised basic rights for her as a "non-human individual" to live in semi-freedom with other large primates.

Cruden axed and 'deeply embarrassed'

Shamed All Black Aaron Cruden could face further punishment after a boozy night out in Auckland saw him miss an airport check-in and the tour to Argentina and South Africa.

Happy ending for leader of rights group

The long-lost grandson of the head of an Argentine rights group that has fought to find babies stolen by the 1976-1983 military dictatorship has been found after a 35-year search.

Kiwi tourist slain for his bag

The brother of a Kiwi tourist slain in Argentina says he "could not have asked for a better brother" as police offer a $5800 reward for information about the murder.