OlympicsHayden Wilde dashes to victory in YokohamaNew Zealand triathlete Hayden Wilde blitzed the field at the World Triathlon Championship.13 May 07:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksGregor Paul: The dark side of All Blacks’ new deal with JapanOPINION: It seems it's all about the money for New Zealand Rugby.12 May 05:08 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks set for regular fixtures in JapanRegular fixtures in Japan will be on the calendar between 2024 and 2027.10 May 03:00 AM
TravelKon'nichiwa: The city that opened up Japan to the worldOnce the main entrance to Japan, Nagasaki is well worth a visit.09 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScholarship recipient connects with home while abroadLee Arna Nepia hoped her trip would encourage others to pursue the scholarship.09 May 05:00 PM
WorldOne dead after 6.2 magnitude quake in Japan, many injuredSharp, shallow earthquake shakes Japan.06 May 03:20 AM
Travel'No more chopstics!' Japanese city confiscates street pianoFrom Poland’s ‘pianina miejskie’ to Sydney’s street pianos, the instruments everywhere.01 May 09:20 PM
New ZealandRising Marton motorsport star eyeing the finish line in JapanA rising Kiwi motorsport star is set to join the Formula Regional Japanese Championship.28 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Tokyo loses contact with lander moments before touchdownFlight controllers lost contact with the lander after it descended from lunar orbit.25 Apr 07:26 PM
WorldExplorers find WWII ship torpedoed by the USThe Japanese ship Montevideo Maru was not marked as carrying POWs.23 Apr 08:44 PM
WorldJapan prepares to shoot down North Korean spy satellite debrisNorth Korea has test-fired about 100 missiles since early last year,22 Apr 09:57 AM
TravelSushi, ceviche, kokoda- should you eat raw fish on holiday?How to be sushi smart and avoid anisakis disease.19 Apr 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan has millions of empty houses. Want to buy one for $35k?New York Times: By 2033, 30 per cent of all Japan's houses will likely be vacant.18 Apr 06:00 AM
WorldG7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine'There can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities.'18 Apr 05:33 AM
WorldPutin hails navy’s performance in Pacific Ocean drillsPutin hailed the military’s performance during massive naval drills in Pacific Ocean.17 Apr 08:37 PM
WorldJapanese PM unhurt after blast shakes port he was visitingThe incident comes only nine months after former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated.15 Apr 06:02 AM
Entertainment'Outrageous number of victims': Japanese musician alleges talent manager assaulted himThe manager died in 2019 and was never charged.12 Apr 07:54 AM
WorldNorth Korea claims another test of underwater nuclear droneClaims 'Haeil-2' could destroy naval vessels and ports.09 Apr 02:00 AM
TravelNew to Tokyo? Top 10 things to see and do for the first-timerIt's not as daunting as you might think.08 Apr 07:00 PM
TravelJapan’s bear meat vending machine a surprise hitThere are few things you cannot buy from a vending machine in Japan. Bear meat is not one.04 Apr 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe greatest travel experience in Japan – Sakura seasonHow to plan the perfect trip to witness Japan's cherry blossom season.04 Apr 07:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeSmashing the global market: NZ hosts World Avocado CongressAuckland welcomed 750 avocado industry players from around the world this week.04 Apr 05:20 AM
TravelThis restaurant serves Japan’s deadly fugu blowfishWho's game? This and more in Travel's weekly round-up of travel news.28 Mar 07:34 PM
WorldRussia says it test-fired anti-ship missiles in Sea of JapanJapan's Defence Ministry had no immediate response.28 Mar 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFacing extinction, but available for selfies: The truth behind Japan’s animal cafesNew York Times: Potential for transmission of disease from animals to humans a concern.20 Mar 05:00 AM
TravelHate tourist crowds? Then head to this nearby destinationA slower side of Japan can be found in Kansai.16 Mar 06:30 AM
WorldWorld’s ‘longest-serving’ death row inmate wins retrial after 55 yearsThe former pro boxer was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of family of four in 1968.14 Mar 02:41 AM
WorldWomen’s Day highlights eroded progress as 'patriarchy fights back'Gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change: UN head.08 Mar 06:29 PM
WorldWorld Health Organisation fires Western Pacific director over racism allegationsWHO doctor allegedly said Covid spread in Pacific was due to 'inferior culture and race'.08 Mar 06:25 PM
WorldXi accuses US of trying to block China’s developmentIs the United States out to sabotage China? Chinese leaders think so.08 Mar 05:41 PM
WorldJapan destroys new rocket at launch after ignition failureIt was the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades.07 Mar 08:05 PM
TravelJapanese spa apologises for filthy bath water, changed just twice a yearHealth inspectors found bacteria in baths, 3700 times the permitted safe levels.02 Mar 12:38 AM
TravelJapanese space startup unveils glass balloon capsule taking tourists to the starsWould you get in this glass viewing capsule?01 Mar 07:55 PM
