WorldWorkers narrowly escape Pakistan suicide bombing targeting their vehicleFive Japanese nationals lucky to be alive after attack near van they were travelling in.19 Apr 06:44 AM
Rugby'No reason' Manu can't have same success as SBW - Hansen'It’s no different to what we did with Sonny.'17 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam NapierLiam Napier: Why Ian Foster's Japan switch makes sense for everyoneOPINION: The ex-All Blacks coach will link up with former boss Sir Steve Hansen.10 Apr 06:20 AM
TravelHow the super-rich travel in Asia - 9 extravagant train journeys you never knew existedWelcome to a world of onboard massage rooms, Champagne on tap and claw baths.09 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAukus weighs expanding security pact to deter China in Indo-PacificFinancial Times: Allies to announce talks White House hopes will lead to Japan joining.07 Apr 07:24 PM
Formula 1Verstappen claims bounce-back F1 win in JapanVerstappen led for most of the race on his way to a clear win.07 Apr 07:29 AM
Formula 1Lawson scene says plenty after Ricciardo crashes in JapanThe Kiwi driver is literally breathing down the Aussie's neck.07 Apr 06:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: F-16 US fighter jets leave NZ shores for base in JapanThe legendary fighter jets were Down Under for an international airshow.05 Apr 03:11 AM
WorldAt least seven dead, 711 injured in ‘massive’ 7.4 magnitude Taiwan quake, Kiwis affectedTaiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked the island.03 Apr 09:00 AM
Travel'Unprecedented' demand for these two destinations, travel expert saysKiwi bookings to these spots have "skyrocketed" in recent months.03 Apr 12:52 AM
InflationWho wouldn’t like prices to start falling? Careful what you wish for, economists sayFalling prices are a good thing, surely? Think again, experts say.02 Apr 11:35 PM
TravelJapan's cherry blossom season is such a big deal it has its own TV showThe televised 'Cherry Blossom Forecast' offers a petal-by-petal analysis.02 Apr 04:00 AM
TravelHot deals this week to help you plan a holidayAn adventure to Japan, Thailand, New York and more awaits.01 Apr 10:00 PM
All BlacksSavea loving coaching, culture and fans in JapanIt didn’t take long for Ardie Savea to know he had made the right choice to move to Kobe.01 Apr 04:30 PM
EntertainmentOppenheimer's release creates unease in JapanA sombre premiere in the nation on which Oppenheimer's bombs were used.30 Mar 10:23 PM
WorldJapanese authorities raid supplement factory linked to 5 deaths and 100 hospitalisationsAbout a million packages of the supplements were sold over the past three fiscal years.30 Mar 06:34 AM
All Blacks'Times are changing': Savea voices support for overseas All Blacks' eligibilityStar player available for tests this season but some offshore teammates will be absent.29 Mar 10:30 PM
All Blacks'It's not a focus': Savea not counting on ABs captaincyAn elevation to All Blacks captain is the last thing on Ardie Savea’s mind.28 Mar 05:07 PM
New ZealandArtist wins award for unique gyotaku fish printOne of Tim Li's prints has won a curator's choice award.26 Mar 09:10 PM
TravelWhy haven't you visited the 'Hawaii of Japan' yet?Just two hours from Tokyo there exists a paradise you've probably never heard of.24 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank of Japan ends era of negative interest rates, first hike in 17 yearsFinancial Times: Central bank becomes world’s last to unwind ultra-loose monetary policy.19 Mar 04:10 AM
New ZealandAn avalanche of grief: How two young Kiwis perished on a Japan mountainsidePierre Nixon and Kurt Bayer report on a double tragedy.15 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelA holiday in Japan for introverts, for those who find Tokyo overwhelmingYou've probably haven’t heard of Ehime. Bonus, nobody else has either.15 Mar 05:00 AM
All BlacksMystery surrounds All Blacks captain's fitness after reported injurySam Cane has missed his side’s last three matches in Japan.15 Mar 12:06 AM
New Zealand'It sets like concrete': Japan avalanche tragedy painful reminder for motherRobyn Gordon lost her 18-year-old son James after he was hit by an avalanche in 2000.13 Mar 09:14 AM
New ZealandAdventure company owner named as second Kiwi killed in Japan avalancheKiwi Joshua Sellens was the co-founder of a Japanese-based adventure company.12 Mar 08:17 PM
New Zealand'Tragic incident': Kiwi woman, 21, named as avalanche victimThe group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened.11 Mar 09:51 PM
EntertainmentThe uncomfortable truth about Oppenheimer's Oscars successIt may have won over the Oscars, but some people are raising concerns about the film.11 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandTwo Kiwi skiers killed in Japan avalancheThe group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened.11 Mar 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismJapan defies recession fears - and that could bode well for Kiwi tourismA resurgent, more confident Japanese economy could boost Kiwi tourism.11 Mar 01:31 AM
TravelWhat Kyoto's citizens are doing to fight off over-tourismOfficials have added new restrictions as concerns grow over misbehaving tourists.10 Mar 02:34 AM
Entertainment‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68Toriyama died of a blood clot in his brain on March 1, Bird Studio said.08 Mar 08:20 AM
TravelHot deals for your next holidayHelpful ideas (and great offers) for planning your next trip overseas.06 Mar 09:19 PM
TravelWant to be a samurai? Say hello to Japan's Fukushima PrefectureForget sushi vending machines, Japan’s legendary samurai soldiers are a holiday highlight.06 Mar 06:00 PM