WorldChinese leader Xi calls for military growthBeijing declares it is ready for war to 'safeguard China’s dignity and core interests'.16 Oct 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCold case: Who killed Japanese tourist Kayo Matsuzawa?The Herald looks back at the 1998 killing of Japanese tourist Kayo Matsuzawa15 Oct 04:00 PM
Black FernsFans from around the globe flock to Whangārei for Women's Rugby World CupThe visitors are bringing some international flavour to Whangārei.09 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelFive of the best cities to visit on a Japan holidayWith borders fully opening from October 11, now is the perfect time to plan your visit.04 Oct 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA 9-square-metre Tokyo apartment: 'I wouldn't live anywhere else'New York Times: Over two-thirds of Tokyo's microapartment tenants are in their 20s.03 Oct 10:25 PM
WorldJapan bans export of chemical weapons goods to RussiaJapan has expressed grave concerns after threats from Russia about nuclear weapons.27 Sep 12:14 AM
TravelYou can finally visit Japan independently from this dateIf you've been dreaming of a Japan trip, mark this date in your diary.23 Sep 07:00 PM
WorldTyphoon Nanmadol pounds JapanWave surge warnings issued - people urged to move to second floors or higher.18 Sep 07:16 PM
TravelJapan hints at full lift of tourist restrictionsTourism businesses and a softening currency are conspiring to reopen Japan's borders.13 Sep 03:15 AM
TravelFloral fantastic: Why Japan is more than cherry blossomsWith a flower for every month, Japan is blooming beautiful all year round01 Sep 07:30 PM
WorldThe robot making convenience stores more convenientIt tirelessly lends its clip-like hand, doing the unglamorous work of stocking shelves.01 Sep 04:10 AM
WorldAs Japan builds nuclear dumping facilities, Pacific groups say 'stop'Pacific groups want to stop Japan from dumping radioactive nuclear wastewater into ocean.01 Sep 01:04 AM
TravelAuckland spot makes 'World's 10 Cheapest Landmarks' listSeeing the great sights doesn't have to break the bank.30 Aug 07:30 AM
WorldAbe murder suspect says his life was destroyed by mother's religionThe Shinzo Abe murder suspect blames his mother's large church donations for his rage.26 Aug 08:41 PM
TravelJapan announces huge opening step for tourists from SeptemberThe country plans to shorten quarantine, drop pre-departure tests and increase caps.24 Aug 08:00 PM
TravelWhy this Japanese airline is serving insect burgersChicken, beef or grasshopper?15 Aug 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceBillion dollar sale: What's in store for Partners Life founder Naomi Ballantyne?'We put everything we owned into it': How a Kiwi startup delivered a billion-dollar deal.15 Aug 03:00 AM
WorldJapanese sailor stabbed during WWII remembrance ceremony in Solomon IslandsWitnesses say the man was stabbed in the neck with a pair of scissors.08 Aug 08:04 AM
World'Biting, clawing' monkeys terrorise Japan communityAt least 58 people have reported attacks by the menacing macaques since July 8.28 Jul 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA marauding monkey was killed in Japan. Others will take its placeNew York Times: Clashes between humans and monkeys are becoming more frequent.27 Jul 08:43 PM
WorldJapan's Sakurajima volcano erupts, triggering evacuationThe Meteorological Agency has raised the eruption alert to the highest level.25 Jul 12:05 AM
EnvironmentGlass fishing floats an unfamiliar sightWe must develop a sustainable circular economy - we can't continue these patterns of use.22 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldChina protests Taiwan's VP paying respects at Abe's memorialChina claims Taiwan as a breakaway province to be reunited by force if necessary.12 Jul 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDoes Shinzo Abe shooting reflect success of Japan's gun laws, not failure?New York Times: A crude weapon. Minimal security. One death.12 Jul 09:36 PM
WorldJapan says final goodbye to assassinated former leader AbeAround 1000 people, including Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, attended the funeral.12 Jul 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSuspect in Abe assassination held a 'grudge'. Scrutiny falls on a churchNew York Times: The Unification Church has courted conservative politicians for decades.11 Jul 07:56 PM
World'King of games': Yu-Gi-Oh! manga creator Kazuki Takahashi found dead at seaThe artist's body was found floating about 300m off the coast of Okinawa.11 Jul 03:35 AM
WorldWhat Sinzo Abe's alleged shooter told policeMan who allegedly killed the former Japanese PM held "a grudge" against a religious group.10 Jul 10:54 PM
OpinionAssassination of Shinzo Abe leaves Japan reelingShinzo Abe was campaigning for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party when he was killed.10 Jul 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Abe's assassination sends shockwaves around the worldThe former prime minister said Japan should have a stronger focus on its own defence.10 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldShinzo Abe gunman 'stalked' former PM at previous events'I was so determined to kill him and was stalking him in the places he visited' - gunman.09 Jul 07:26 PM
WorldTurning Japan into a military power could secure Shinzo Abe's legacyShinzo Abe desperately wanted to end Japan's constitutional commitment to pacifism.08 Jul 11:50 PM
WorldShinzo Abe's death celebrated by nationalists in China and South KoreaThe former Japanese PM angered Chinese nationalists during his time in office.08 Jul 11:00 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Three leaders, three countries, one big week in politicsOPINION: A political resignation, an assassination, and a major achievement for NZ in Oz.08 Jul 08:29 PM