WorldFrom first to 12th in a decade, US passport in declineThe index ranks how many destinations a passport holder can visit without needing a visa.16 Oct 12:16 AM
New ZealandWorld-beating 'kick': Bay's first world athletics champion in home laneThe world 3000m steeplechase champ won't be able to compete at the big local meet.10 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA Japanese ski resort town is shaken by a debate over immigrationNew York Times: Kutchan is a flashpoint for concerns over labour, tourism and immigration.07 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldImmune 'security guards' research wins Nobel medicine prizeThe trio's findings could lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases.06 Oct 06:58 PM
New ZealandInside the Kiwi cream cheese factory whipping up treats for Asia“We can’t make enough cream cheese at the moment."06 Oct 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSanae Takaichi: What to know about Japan’s likely next leaderNYT: While poised to break a gender barrier, her views on women’s rights are complicated.05 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldSanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first woman Prime MinisterA close ally of Shinzo Abe, she backs aggressive spending and strict immigration rules.04 Oct 07:02 AM
WorldAsahi goes super dry: Japan 'days away' from running out of popular beerA ransomware attack on September 29 forced Asahi to halt production of its flagship beer.04 Oct 03:26 AM
WorldBeatlemaniac, nationalist, prince: Japan’s top PM contendersThree individuals are leading the race to take the country’s highest political post.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World Cup'Miracle': NZ-raised Japan playmaker recalls Springboks World Cup upset 10 years on'If I had a spare $10, I probably wouldn't have put it on Japan to win that game myself.'22 Sep 12:21 AM
AthleticsShot putter Maddi Wesche claims bronze at World Athletics Champs'I've got bigger goals and bigger distances to come,' Wesche said. 20 Sep 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: How a rule change could have seen World Cup bite handled fairerOPINION: Ireland were let down by the fact they couldn't challenge an alleged foul play.16 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Champs steeplechase gold medal for Hawke’s Bay greatest runner - Geordie Beamish A farming boy from Hawke's Bay springs a moment of New Zealand athletics history.16 Sep 05:09 AM
Travel'I don’t sugarcoat things': Celebrity chef's straightforward advice for the next generationJosh Emett once worked 100-hour weeks as a young chef.16 Sep 05:00 AM
AthleticsHow innovative ‘claw’ shoes helped pole vaulter break another world recordHe cleared 6.30m to set a world record and secure another US$100,000 bonus.15 Sep 11:05 PM
AthleticsPole vault trio make final, Kerr leaps into high jump showdownHamish Kerr has got the World Championships qualification monkey off his back.15 Sep 03:56 AM
Motorsport'It's on my bucket list': McLaughlin set for Suzuka 1000 challengeJapan's Suzuka 1000 endurance event returns after five years as part of the GT Challenge.12 Sep 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentGaylene Preston doco on artist Robin White explores the horror of nuclear war'To me, it represents the extremes to which human beings can go on the dark side.'12 Sep 05:19 PM
WorldJapan's number of centenarians at record high of nearly 100,000Of Japan's 99,763 centenarians, 88% are women, the country's Health Ministry says.12 Sep 07:50 AM
AthleticsRace day rituals: Inside Zoe Hobbs' path to sprinting successTokyo will be Hobbs’ fourth world championships since she debuted in 2019.12 Sep 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWomen's Rugby World CupWomen's World Cup exit shows rugby's growth gaps off the field – Alice SoperOPINION: Japan's coach has called for stronger global structures for the women’s game.10 Sep 06:01 AM
WorldHaru-urara, Japan’s beloved losing racehorse, dies aged 29Haru-urara lost all 113 races but drew crowds of up to 8,000 to Kochi.10 Sep 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba’s resignationNYT: Candidates will face pressure to make the party more responsive to public concerns.08 Sep 05:00 PM
World‘Trump whisperer’ ex-minister joins Japan PM raceToshimitsu Motegi, 69, has launched his bid to succeed Shigeru Ishiba.08 Sep 06:29 AM
WorldFading US reliability deepens Australia, Japan security tiesAustralia and Japan tighten military and economic bonds as the region grows more volatile.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: Early jitters don’t spell doom for Black FernsOPINION: All the pieces are now in place for the Black Ferns. 03 Sep 06:31 PM
WorldHow a viral stunt in Japan sparked embassy warning to touristsThe Australian Embassy warned travellers to behave while visiting Japan.03 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldBizarre market: Ultrasound sales linked to pregnancy scams in JapanScans have been listed for as low as $11.50 on Mercari.02 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandWar’s end 80 years ago marked in NapierNZ's six years in the war ended on September 2, 1945, and then came the clean-up in Japan.02 Sep 09:31 PM
SportRugby World Cup: The worrying vulnerability in Black Ferns' triumphAustralia's 31-31 draw with the US has opened up Pool A significantly.02 Sep 02:05 AM
WorldRecord-breaking summer heat should concern us allThe UK's average summer temperature was 16.1C, breaking the 2018 record.01 Sep 08:58 PM
Black Ferns'Another level': Black Ferns unsatisfied despite big win over Japan'We put 60 points on a really quality team and we’re still not satisfied with that.'31 Aug 11:45 PM
Black FernsWoodman-Wickliffe breaks try-scoring record in Black Ferns winThe wing became the first NZ player to score 50 test tries, while young stars shone. 31 Aug 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack FernsBunting stays on plan as Black Ferns continue World Cup balancing actThe Black Ferns have made 11 personnel changes in the starting XV to play Japan. 30 Aug 05:01 AM
