PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's okay to not be okay': Taradale teen's message to Japanese youthGroup of NZ teens using symbols of strength to spread message: "it's okay to not be okay".06 Oct 01:24 AM
WorldJapan's Parliament elects former diplomat Kishida as new PMFumio Kishida was elected Japan's Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote today.04 Oct 05:57 AM
RoyalsJapanese princess diagnosed with PTSD as wedding loomsPrincess Mako has been diagnosed with complex PTSD after media reports of money scandal.01 Oct 09:19 PM
WorldJapan ex-diplomat Kishida wins party vote, to become new PMFormer Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election today.29 Sep 08:40 AM
WorldJapan set to lift all virus emergency steps with 56% of the population vaccinatedPlans such as vaccine passports and virus tests will be put in place.28 Sep 02:39 AM
TravelSpring has sprung and New Zealand cherry blossom season is in full swingMake the most of New Zealand cherry blossom this spring, whether in real life or online.25 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper Rugby'I've done everything I can to try to be an All Black'Dixon unsure on Japan take off date, meanwhile Magpies come first.16 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldNorth Korea warns of 'destruction' of ties with the South over missile testsRelations on the peninsula are strained after both countries tested ballistic missiles.16 Sep 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLiquor giant Lion fined for overseas investment law breach'They will only incur a laughable fine and get retrospective consent anyway.'08 Sep 05:32 AM
RoyalsJapan's Princess Mako knocks back $1.7m payoutPrincess Mako must renounce her royal status to marry a commoner under Japanese law.05 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandCovid-infected Air NZ staffer: What we knowThe woman is aged in her 60s and was fully vaccinated.18 Aug 10:02 PM
LifestyleSudoku maker Maki Kaji diesA New Zealand fan pitched the puzzle to The Times newspaper and it quickly went global.17 Aug 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tokyo's Olympic-sized hangoverEditorial: The best-laid plans, hopes and dreams don't always come to fruition.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Olympics'7000 complaints': Nagoya mayor bites into Olympian's gold medalA local politician's Olympics faux pas sparked anger and complaints.12 Aug 10:38 PM
New Zealand'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."12 Aug 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialTokyo 2020: Our Olympic haul of fameFeel-good moments ranged across sports with established and new stars shining.09 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTokyo subway stabbing spree ends after man hands himself inThe man told police he wanted to kill women who appeared happy.07 Aug 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsSecond best in the world, but still saying sorryNew York Times: Japanese athletes who fell short of gold have apologised profusely.06 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We'll walk with you': Friends and supporters of Quentin Rew racewalk from the pubSupporters of Olympian racewalker Quentin Rew are keeping pace with him from the pub.05 Aug 11:40 PM
RugbyAussie Olympians hit back at partying complaintsThe athletes were accused of 'excessive drinking' on their flight home.05 Aug 05:57 PM
Sailing'Stoked': Far North reacts to Tuke's Olympic medalMayor, council considering how to celebrate Woodman, Tuke's successes in Tokyo.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsOutside the Olympic cocoon, a Tokyo abuzz only with cicadasNew York Times: Apart from athletic venues there's little sign the Games are taking place.04 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsTokyo's convenience stores the glue holding the Games togetherNew York Times: International visitors have to make do with convenience store offerings.01 Aug 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Olympians all, medals or notEDITORIAL: Citius, altius, fortius – communiter: Faster, higher, stronger - together.31 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldThree dead as Tokyo Covid cases explode, state of emergency extendedNew cases have reached all-time record highs during the Olympics.31 Jul 07:59 AM
OlympicsJapan expands virus emergency after record spikes amid OlympicsTokyo has reported a record increase in Covid cases for three days in a row.30 Jul 08:27 PM
WorldTokyo reports third day of record-breaking Covid case numbersTokyo has been under its fourth state of emergency since July 12, ahead of the Olympics.29 Jul 08:45 AM
OlympicsSimone Biles - not 'dumb and stupid' any moreShe bent gravity to her will so easily for so long, people forgot there's no autopilot.29 Jul 08:11 AM
Olympics'Disturbing and worrying': Aussie Olympic track team locked down in Covid chaosThe entire Australian track and field team has reportedly been forced into lockdown.29 Jul 04:58 AM
OlympicsSailors bounce back: Burling and Tuke shoot up standingsKiwi crews, led by America's Cup stars, are back in the medals mix.28 Jul 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsWhen the Olympics delay gets you to the GamesNew York Times: The postponement gave some athletes another shot at the Games.28 Jul 06:00 AM
Olympics'Very unfair': Kiwi doubles pair stun 3rd seeds after fiery umpire exchangeMarcus Daniell and Michael Venus could face British great in clash for medal.28 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsThe Olympic mascots aren't winning any medalsNew York Times: Mascots have been a subdued presence at the very event they were made for.28 Jul 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsCritics pounce on Naomi Osaka after loss, denting Japan's claim to diversityNew York Times: Some have questioned her right to represent Japan.27 Jul 08:28 PM
