New Zealand'Two bits of gold': How ballet and sumo transformed the All BlacksThe All Blacks learned to reduce 'turf toe' from the Royal New Zealand Ballet.12 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldIn Japan, quakes cause some island residents to fleeBetween June 21 and yesterday, the area experienced 1720 earthquakes.10 Jul 01:34 AM
WorldAsia number one target of Trump's tariff lettersTrump warned 14 countries of higher import tariffs starting from August 1.08 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldTrump's tariff threats spark uncertainty, target key US alliesIndonesia and Bangladesh face tariffs of 32% and 35%, respectively.08 Jul 05:51 AM
WorldTrump announces tariffs of 25-40% on 14 countriesThe President stated that the tariffs would take effect on August 1.07 Jul 11:29 PM
World'Maximum pressure': US tariffs set to rise in trade standoffUS tariffs start on August 1 if no deals are struck, says Scott Bessent.07 Jul 03:15 AM
TravelWhy depachikas in Japan are the best place to enjoy the foodie scene Skip the fancy restaurants; these halls are the perfect place to dive into Japan’s food.06 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamaransThe five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDNA reunion: Brother and sister find each other after 70 yearsAkihiko Yamamoto believed his American father abandoned him in Japan.04 Jul 02:41 AM
World'Can't take it anymore': Inside Japan's booming proxy quitting trendShota Shimizu calls HR to resign on behalf of clients.01 Jul 11:31 PM
WorldJapan's H2A rocket retires after 50 launches, faces commercial hurdlesIt launched more than 70 satellites, mainly for Japan’s Government.01 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldBeijing partially lifts ban on Japan seafoodImports will exclude 10 of Japan's 47 prefectures, including Fukushima and Tokyo.30 Jun 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow a 'wind phone' in the desert helps people connect with lost loved onesThe concept of wind phones started in Japan in 2010 for healing.27 Jun 03:44 AM
WorldJapan executes 'Twitter killer' as death penalty debate continuesTakahiro Shiraishi, known as the 'Twitter killer', murdered nine people in 2017.27 Jun 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldScientists retrace 30,000-year-old sea voyage, in a hollowed-out logNew York Times: A 45-hour journey took the team from eastern Taiwan to Yonaguni Island.26 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldMatcha ‘obsession’ drinks tea farms dryMatcha's market nearly doubled in a year due to its rising popularity.26 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldJapanese islands hit by swarm of quakes over several daysThere have been as many as 15 quakes per hour with the largest 5.1 magnitude.25 Jun 11:10 PM
Sport'Loyal and great man': Club rugby stalwart dies after heart attack at trainingTeammates administered immediate first aid after their teammate fell to the ground.25 Jun 06:00 AM
WorldBone collectors: Searching for war dead in OkinawaAbout 200,000 people, almost half of them local civilians, died in fighting 80 years ago. 23 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldSecrets of Okunoshima: Poison gas island's hidden WWII historyThe factory had produced 6616 tons of toxic gases by the war's end.21 Jun 02:20 AM
WorldManga prophecy sparks flight cancellations to Japan amid quake fearsFlight sales from key Asian markets to Japan have declined due to the manga.19 Jun 10:45 PM
All BlacksSavea to swap Moana Pasifika for Japanese club Kobe in 2026The 31-year-old will take up a second sabbatical in his NZ Rugby contract. 17 Jun 04:36 AM
WorldRice prices Japan's hot political issue, on and off the farmFarmers like Satoshi Yamazaki face thin profits despite high retail prices.12 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemmaOPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".12 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldThe surprising benefits of goats in modern workplace wellnessGoats are increasingly kept in Japan for their spiritual healing effects.09 Jun 10:00 PM
Travel newsTop travel deals across Asia, the Pacific, and EuropeTravel the world for less with this week's deals. 09 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldRust removal sparks explosion at US base in OkinawaThe explosion occurred while SDF members were assessing unexploded bombs.09 Jun 08:07 AM
Formula 1Liam Lawson replacement to be given 'time and support': Red BullYuki Tsunoda needs to find confidence in his car, Red Bull boss Christian Horner says.05 Jun 10:10 PM
WorldAbout 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's homeThe property was overflowing with faeces and urine, says Animal Assist Senju.04 Jun 07:15 AM
BusinessTrade war cuts global economic growth outlook: OECDGlobal growth is expected to slow to 2.9% in 2025 and 2026.03 Jun 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksHow All Black's return to NZ could solve the No 6 dilemmaFormer All Blacks loose forward likely to return home and target World Cup. 03 Jun 04:01 AM
RugbyMo’unga shrugs off broken hand to win Japanese titleThe former All Blacks first-five played a key role in the win.01 Jun 10:27 PM
LifestyleQueenstown man runs length of Japan to support Palestinians'I love this stuff and I’m lucky to enjoy the pain a little bit.'01 Jun 12:24 AM
World'No layoffs': Donald Trump defends controversial US Steel partnership plansThe US President announced a $3.69b Nippon Steel investment in a Pennsylvania plant.31 May 04:45 AM
