PremiumPremiumOlympicsWhy are the Olympics still happening? These numbers explain itNew York Times: Wondering why the Games haven't been cancelled? It's all about numbers.21 Jun 10:54 PM
OlympicsTokyo Olympics will let 10,000 local fans at venues to watch Games eventsTokyo Olympics will allow some local fans to attend when Games open in just over a month.21 Jun 09:27 AM
WorldWWII mysteries: Ashes of executed Japanese PM located in new docsUntil recently, the location of Tojo's remains was one of the war's biggest mysteries.15 Jun 01:34 AM
CompaniesRich nations back deal to tax multinational companiesThe G7 deal aims to deter global tax avoidance.05 Jun 09:04 PM
Olympics'We have been cornered': Olympics organiser reveals serious concerns'We are damned if we do, and damned if we do not,' Japanese sports star says.04 Jun 07:11 AM
OpinionWhy Japan hasn't cancelled the Tokyo Olympics - and what happens if it doesANALYSIS: Yes, the games can still be cancelled. But the fallout would be staggering.31 May 03:36 AM
WorldJapan extends Covid emergency 7 weeks out from OlympicsWith infections still not slowing, Japan's PM extends Covid emergency for 20 days.29 May 05:12 AM
OlympicsTokyo Olympics: Japan mobilises military for mass Covid vaccinationsAim is to inoculate up to 10k people per day in Tokyo and 5k per day in Osaka.24 May 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Barbaric': Parents of Kelly Savage still fighting to end restraint practiceFamily believe son's death four years ago was caused by the use of mechanical restraints.22 May 01:12 AM
World'It's like hell': As the Olympics loom, Japan's health system is in turmoilJust 2.5 hours from Tokyo, Covid patients are dying before they can get medical care.21 May 04:30 AM
OlympicsTokyo Olympics: Majority of Japanese want Games cancelledPressure to cancel the Games intensifies as the IOC wraps up its final planning sessions.21 May 03:26 AM
SportTokyo Olympics: Torch relay pulled as Covid cases surgeBarely 10 weeks out from the Games' start date, the worrying signs keep coming.11 May 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsA brief guide to every sport at the OlympicsNew York Times: From archery to yachting, and everything in between.11 May 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessA grudge match in Japan: One corner, two 7-ElevensNew York Times: Inside a war complete with threats, spies and videotape.07 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 concerns see NZ Olympic doctors pull out of Tokyo gamesA handful of health specialists pulled out of the NZ team but have since been replaced.07 May 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumSportHow can the Olympics protect 78,000 volunteers from the coronavirus?New York Times: They're being offered little more than masks and hand sanitiser.03 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's Covid conundrums: The virus border breaches still confounding our expertsView a summary of New Zealand's most puzzling Covid-19 outbreaks.02 May 07:00 AM
OlympicsTokyo under Covid emergency orders, 3 months before OlympicsJapan's third state of emergency includes shutdown orders across Tokyo.23 Apr 08:51 PM
Lifestyle'CHIMPO': Harry's new job title has X-rated meaning in JapanThe prince's new boss said he would be stepping into a 'meaningful and meaty role'.20 Apr 11:26 PM
Olympics'Run over by a bus': Dame Val's pandemic parenting challengeValerie Adams' young son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the middle of the pandemic.16 Apr 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuPātea Māori Club going strong as hit song becomes a classicDalvanius Prime and Poi E have set the Pātea Māori Club apart, members say.16 Apr 05:00 AM
Freight and logisticsSuez Canal blockage: Egypt seizes Ever Given, demand $1.2b compoSuez authority wants payment for salvage work, stalled canal traffic and transit fees.13 Apr 05:51 PM
WorldJapan plans to release radioactive Fukushima water into the seaThe water has been stored in tanks at the nuclear power plant since its 2011 meltdown.13 Apr 12:29 AM
WorldJapan raises Covid alert level in Tokyo ahead of OlympicsJapan to raise Covid-19 alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures as cases surge.09 Apr 09:45 AM
WorldCovid patient receives first lung transplant from living donorsThe woman was on life support before her husband and son donated parts of their lungs.09 Apr 06:56 AM
New ZealandAir routes bringing in the most Covid cases not flagged as 'high risk'India-Dubai brings the majority of cases yet not deemed as high risk.07 Apr 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe Tokyo Olympics, explainedNew York Times: After a year's delay, here's what we know about the Games.07 Apr 05:00 AM
Freight and logisticsSuez Canal grounding: Pilots, crew under scrutiny as Ever Given costs mountLegal experts predict a long fight ahead as massive bill for damage and delays comes due.30 Mar 08:46 PM
Olympics'Not a safe place at all': Medical experts unconvinced about holding OlympicsOrganisers say they are mitigating the risks, but some medical experts aren't convinced.30 Mar 04:40 PM
PremiumPremiumSportWhy 'cursed' Olympics are pressing ahead amid a pandemicNew York Times: Money, national pride and political obduracy are important drivers.27 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldPlan made to refloat ship blocking Suez CanalThe Ever Given got wedged in a single-lane stretch of the canal on Tuesday.27 Mar 12:29 AM
World7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, minor injuriesNo reports of major damage after 7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan.20 Mar 04:15 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: The Quad awakesOpinion: Quadrilateral dialogue stirs tensions in Asia-Pacific - aimed at a common foe.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFurore in Japanese town casts light on Fukushima's legacyNew York Times: A lingering anxiety 10 years after the Fukushima disaster.12 Mar 04:00 AM
