WorldTea leaves spilt from truck trigger fatal, multi-vehicle crash in JapanThe leaves ended up scattered along a 500m stretch of road in Tochigi prefecture.05 Jan 07:01 AM
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WorldChina holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockadeTaipei says zones as close as 12 nautical miles are disrupting flights and ships.29 Dec 06:27 PM
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WorldTsunami warning after 6.7 quake in JapanJolt comes days after a 7.5-level tremor in the same region injured at least 50 people.12 Dec 04:43 AM
WorldCycling while drunk: Nearly 900 people in Japan had their driver's licences suspendedCycling at or above a blood alcohol level is an offence. It can impact driving licences.11 Dec 05:00 PM
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WorldMajor Japan quake injures 30, damages roadsThe magnitude 7.5 quake struck off the Aomori region coast. 09 Dec 07:26 AM
WorldWatch: 7.6 magnitude quake rocks Japan’s northern coast triggering tsunami wavesTsunami waves up to 70cm hit Aomori's coast before warnings were lifted.08 Dec 06:50 PM
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WorldJapan summons China envoy over fighter jet incidentJapan says Chinese J-15 jets twice locked fire-control radar near Okinawa.07 Dec 10:40 PM
EntertainmentKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau confirm romance with intimate Japan postAn insider said: "It's exactly what she needs right now."07 Dec 04:35 AM
WorldSatellite images reveal major Chinese naval build-up in disputed watersMore than 100 Chinese naval and coastguard ships are now deployed in the area.06 Dec 03:02 AM
WorldKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau attend diplomatic lunch in most formal outing yetThe pair were first spotted together in July.05 Dec 09:16 PM
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WorldClimate change, ageing farmers endanger Japan’s ‘Rolls-Royce of pearls’Akoya pearl industry hit as seas warm and younger generations move to the city.01 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTrain in Japan appears to run over sea in stunning illusionA 5.5km section from Kaiganji to Takuma stations travels along a restored seawall.30 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisOpinion: Why 2026 may be Robertson’s toughest All Blacks challengeA gruelling 13-test schedule in 2026 will test the squad’s depth and resolve.25 Nov 02:25 AM
WorldXi urges stability after Trump phone callThe call followed fresh tension after Japan’s new leader raised possible defence of Taiwan.24 Nov 07:43 PM
WorldFamily faith turmoil: Abe gunman opens up in courtroom questioningTetsuya Yamagami told a court in Japan he should not still be alive.22 Nov 03:50 AM
Freight and logisticsWorld’s biggest LNG car-carrier ship in Auckland for first timeA new vessel with an unusual fuel setup brings more than 1000 vehicles into New Zealand.21 Nov 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismIntrepid NZ outpaces global growth as travel firm eyes $1.15b milestoneThe company plans to carry more than 10,000 Kiwi travellers this year.21 Nov 02:00 AM
WorldChina punishes Japan’s new leader with economic painChina’s response to Sanae Takaichi's lack of ambiguity over Taiwan has been immediate.20 Nov 12:09 AM
EconomyMarkets slide as Nvidia test looms and Fed doubts growNvidia shares fell 1.9% ahead of its earnings, testing investor confidence.18 Nov 02:12 AM
WorldIranian girls kick down social barriers with karateA young, urban generation is quietly challenging traditional gender roles, societal norms.17 Nov 05:00 PM
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