World'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for serial murdersMan sentenced to death for killing and dismembering nine people in his Tokyo apartment.15 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRory Glass reflects on 20 years with LionOutgoing managing director says he has no desire to work for another large company.10 Dec 04:46 AM
WorldJapan capsule carrying asteroid samples lands in AustraliaCapsule contains samples that could provide clues to origin of solar system.05 Dec 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThis Japanese shop is 1,020 years old. It knows a bit about surviving crisesNew York Times: Japan's centuries-old businesses, have endured by putting tradition first.02 Dec 07:30 PM
WorldBrightly burning meteor seen across wide areas of JapanThe meteor glowed strongly as it rapidly descended through the Earth's atmosphere.30 Nov 08:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCarlos Ghosn jailing was 'fundamentally unfair,' UN findsThe UN has called the detention a violation of human rights.23 Nov 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA ride on the assembly line with the world's most famous chalkNew York Times: Unravelling the history and mystery of a cult favourite.19 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHoudini escape: Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on how he fled jail in JapanTimes: Controversial tycoon reveals how he pulled off the escape of the decade - and why.15 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandChild tests positive for Covid-19 in Japan - despite testing negative in NZEntire family group, including the child, tested negative for the virus before leaving NZ.26 Oct 08:29 AM
New ZealandLive animal export ban lifts but SAFE wants total ban on livestock shipmentsThe number of animals which can be loaded on a ship will be capped.23 Oct 08:53 PM
TravelJapanese town fed up with tourists loving sacred deer to deathLast year one of the Sika deer dropped dead with 4kg of plastic its stomach.20 Oct 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentA famed horror director mines Japan's real-life atrocitiesNew York Times: New movie animated by the ghosts of Japan's ghastly wartime experiments.13 Oct 01:42 AM
TravelGodzilla and Mario fun parks open without Tokyo GamesJapan opens zany new attractions in spite of theme park problems elsewhere.12 Oct 08:42 PM
New Zealand'Signs of life': Items found in cattle ship search give missing man's family hopeLochie Bellerby's family say they are hopeful after the sighting of debris on an island.09 Oct 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe pressure to be perfect turns deadly for celebrities in JapanNew York Times: A number of Japanese stars have taken their own lives this year.05 Oct 08:30 PM
WorldWorld reacts to 'chaotic' Trump / Biden debateStunned at first debate between President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden.30 Sep 05:10 PM
TravelAirline's small act of defiance that passengers won't getIt's a subtle change. Possibly less likely to be noticed by Japanese-speaking passengers.30 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandHundreds of teachers' jobs at risk as foreign students dwindleBanning foreign students may cost hundreds of teachers' jobs.23 Sep 06:45 AM
TravelSir John Kirwan's travel documentary is an emotional return to his life in Japan"I wasn't expecting it, but a lot of emotions came flooding back."21 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldYoshihide Suga named Japan's prime minister, succeeding Shinzo AbeJapan's Parliament elected Yoshihide Suga as prime minister today.16 Sep 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJohn Key: He actually did what he said he would doShinzo Abe was among the first foreign leaders Jacinda Ardern met in November 2017.15 Sep 08:00 PM
WorldYoshihide Suga wins party vote, all but assuring election as Japan PMYoshihide Suga was elected as the new head of Japan's ruling party.14 Sep 09:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShinzo Abe vowed Japan would help women 'shine.' They are still waitingNew York Times: Female workers remain largely shut out of management jobs.14 Sep 12:43 AM
WorldJapan PM hopeful says he may need help from AbeYoshihide Suga says he lacks the diplomatic skills of outgoing leader Shinzo Abe.12 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandLost at sea: Heartbroken parents of missing Kiwis urge officials to continue searchKiwi men Lochie Bellerby and Scott Harris are still missing.12 Sep 07:32 AM
WorldJapan ship operator to pay over $14m over Mauritius oil spillIt will go towards environmental projects and the local fishing community.11 Sep 08:15 PM
World'Find my mate': Friends' desperate plea after ship capsizes40 people are missing from the Gulf Livestock 1 after it capsized in Japanese waters.11 Sep 10:02 AM
PremiumPremiumFootballSitting in silence with 5,000 fans: The new sound of Japanese sportsNew York Times: Japan has welcomed spectators back, but singing is now strictly forbidden.09 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandSunken cattle ship: Family of missing Kiwi holding on to hopeThree people from the Gulf Lifestock 1 ship have been found, but only two survived.09 Sep 04:58 AM
New ZealandJapan to resume search for crew of missing livestock shipTwo crew members have been rescued so far, but another died after being found unconscious.07 Sep 10:07 PM
New Zealand'We're just alone out here': Mother of man missing after cattle ship capsized wants answers from GovtFamily of Kiwi missing from cattle ship say government is not doing enough to find him.06 Sep 07:22 PM
New Zealand'He wanted to see the world': Southland man aboard ill-fated missing ship'He was very adventurous, he wanted to see the world.'06 Sep 09:27 AM
New ZealandLive export trade review under wrapsLive export trade has been halted but Govt review into the trade is not ready for release.05 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandKiwis in cattle ship disaster: Second survivor rescued, typhoon set to strike search areaSecond survivor from the missing livestock ship feared to have sunk rescued.04 Sep 07:36 PM
