Here's a feel-good Japanese holiday we can all experience
When boredom strikes, make like the Japanese and replicate their annual Sports Day.
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake has injured at least 17 people in Japan's capital.
Nation's Covid trend baffles experts
By the end of August, Japan was clocking up more than 24,000 cases a day.
'It's okay to not be okay': Taradale teen's message to Japanese youth
Group of NZ teens using symbols of strength to spread message: "it's okay to not be okay".
Japan's Parliament elects former diplomat Kishida as new PM
Fumio Kishida was elected Japan's Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote today.
Japanese princess diagnosed with PTSD as wedding looms
Princess Mako has been diagnosed with complex PTSD after media reports of money scandal.
Japan ex-diplomat Kishida wins party vote, to become new PM
Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election today.
Japan set to lift all virus emergency steps with 56% of the population vaccinated
Plans such as vaccine passports and virus tests will be put in place.
Spring has sprung and New Zealand cherry blossom season is in full swing
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'I've done everything I can to try to be an All Black'
Dixon unsure on Japan take off date, meanwhile Magpies come first.
North Korea warns of 'destruction' of ties with the South over missile tests
Relations on the peninsula are strained after both countries tested ballistic missiles.
Liquor giant Lion fined for overseas investment law breach
'They will only incur a laughable fine and get retrospective consent anyway.'
Japan's Princess Mako knocks back $1.7m payout
Princess Mako must renounce her royal status to marry a commoner under Japanese law.
Covid-infected Air NZ staffer: What we know
The woman is aged in her 60s and was fully vaccinated.
Sudoku maker Maki Kaji dies
A New Zealand fan pitched the puzzle to The Times newspaper and it quickly went global.
Editorial: Tokyo's Olympic-sized hangover
Editorial: The best-laid plans, hopes and dreams don't always come to fruition.
'7000 complaints': Nagoya mayor bites into Olympian's gold medal
A local politician's Olympics faux pas sparked anger and complaints.
'Not an easy decision': Ash Dixon leaving for Japan for two seasons
"I've had some incredibly great times ... and I will cherish them forever."
Tokyo 2020: Our Olympic haul of fame
Feel-good moments ranged across sports with established and new stars shining.
Tokyo subway stabbing spree ends after man hands himself in
The man told police he wanted to kill women who appeared happy.
Second best in the world, but still saying sorry
New York Times: Japanese athletes who fell short of gold have apologised profusely.
'We'll walk with you': Friends and supporters of Quentin Rew racewalk from the pub
Supporters of Olympian racewalker Quentin Rew are keeping pace with him from the pub.
Aussie Olympians hit back at partying complaints
The athletes were accused of 'excessive drinking' on their flight home.
'Stoked': Far North reacts to Tuke's Olympic medal
Mayor, council considering how to celebrate Woodman, Tuke's successes in Tokyo.
Outside the Olympic cocoon, a Tokyo abuzz only with cicadas
New York Times: Apart from athletic venues there's little sign the Games are taking place.
Tokyo's convenience stores the glue holding the Games together
New York Times: International visitors have to make do with convenience store offerings.
Editorial: Olympians all, medals or not
EDITORIAL: Citius, altius, fortius – communiter: Faster, higher, stronger - together.
Three dead as Tokyo Covid cases explode, state of emergency extended
New cases have reached all-time record highs during the Olympics.
Japan expands virus emergency after record spikes amid Olympics
Tokyo has reported a record increase in Covid cases for three days in a row.
Tokyo reports third day of record-breaking Covid case numbers
Tokyo has been under its fourth state of emergency since July 12, ahead of the Olympics.
Simone Biles - not 'dumb and stupid' any more
She bent gravity to her will so easily for so long, people forgot there's no autopilot.
'Disturbing and worrying': Aussie Olympic track team locked down in Covid chaos
The entire Australian track and field team has reportedly been forced into lockdown.
Sailors bounce back: Burling and Tuke shoot up standings
Kiwi crews, led by America's Cup stars, are back in the medals mix.
When the Olympics delay gets you to the Games
New York Times: The postponement gave some athletes another shot at the Games.