PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuationThe four astronauts completed nearly 900 hours of experiments before leaving.15 Jan 05:39 PM
WorldAstronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuationNasa says the return is not an emergency, saying the person’s condition is stable.15 Jan 01:43 AM
WorldJapan's Prime Minister to dissolve parliament for snap electionSanae Takaichi is Japan's first woman PM, appointed in October.14 Jan 06:36 PM
All BlacksArdie Savea's All Blacks future in doubt as pressure mounts on coachesArdie Savea is understood to be weighing a move to Europe instead of returning to ABs.14 Jan 01:58 AM
WorldTsunamis can travel vast distances before striking, Japan’s researchers warnStudy traced a tsunami spawned by 8.8 quake and found it carried a late kick.07 Jan 09:29 PM
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
PremiumPremiumWorldThe tiny Japanese island on the front lines of China’s feudsNew York Times: Residents feel the stress of being caught between geopolitical rivals.31 Dec 04:00 PM
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
TravelShe's visited every country on the planet solo – and there's only one she won't go back toJessica Nabongo visited 195 countries by the time she was 35. 28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, dozens injured in Japan in horror highway pile-upThe initial crash involved two trucks colliding on the Kan-Etsu Expressway.28 Dec 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA pottery master prospers in Japan by embracing a troubled historyNYT: Kazuteru Osako’s kiln is in the village where his Korean ancestors were settled.23 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldOver 20,000 communities in Japan at risk of isolation in major disasterLocal governments are stockpiling food and water, while notifying residents of the risk.22 Dec 09:06 PM
World‘You taught me love’: Woman weds ChatGPT partner in lavish ceremonyThe teary bride exchanged 'rings' while wearing a pair of mixed reality smart glasses.22 Dec 06:00 AM
SportKiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth SevensBoth teams only assembled three days before the tournament kicked off.22 Dec 03:21 AM
WorldHard-right rallies around Miss Finland after ‘slanted-eye’ gestureMiss Finland Sarah Dzafce lost her crown over a viral racist gesture post.17 Dec 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyInside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talentThe Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.17 Dec 06:01 PM
Travel newsFrom reef to Raro to river: Big-value 2026 getaways on sale nowSnag deals on Queensland escapes, Rarotonga trips and more. 15 Dec 04:00 PM
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
BusinessTourism tallies up in October, record from AustraliaNew Zealand's visitor numbers reach 93% of the country's pre-pandemic peak.09 Dec 10:29 PM
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
New ZealandPowerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off JapanLights swung violently in people's homes and tsunami sirens blared as a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture. Video / Newsflare via AFPWatch08 Dec 05:17 PM
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
PremiumPremiumSharesSharemarket dips as F&P Healthcare hit by sleep apnoea pill threatFletcher Building rose as it prepaid all remaining US private placement debt.05 Dec 05:06 AM
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
