TravelTokyo Disneyland reopens with bizarre new Covid ruleThe popular theme park has reopened with a range of health guidelines in place.02 Jul 03:26 AM
World'Strange' disappearance of Kim Jong Un has Japan speculatingJapan renews suspicions that North Korea's leader is either dead, sick or incapacitated.27 Jun 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceMastermind's widow dies: Second death haunts $45m ponziWidow of director of giant ponzi herself dies before facing questions from investigators.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIs the secret to Japan's virus success right in front of its face?New York Times: Face coverings are nothing new in Japan.09 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe Covid comeback: Why kiwifruit sales are soaring in EuropeConsumers snap up New Zealand kiwifruit in quest for more Vitamin C.08 Jun 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTesting is key to beating coronavirus, right? Japan has other ideasNew York Times: Japan has reported fewer deaths even while maintaining a low testing rate.02 Jun 12:21 AM
WorldHoliday subsidy: Japan wants to pay you to visitIt's an announcement that sounds almost too good to be true.26 May 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIt took a pandemic, but 7-Eleven in Japan is letting stores take a breakNew York Times: A deadly contagion has done what a chorus of pleas from owners could not.20 May 07:00 AM
WorldJapan plunges into recession, India records surge in deathsEconomic pressures are building, with 36 million newly unemployed in the US alone.18 May 07:13 AM
New ZealandParents still battling for cancelled school trip refundsStudent Horizons pays $392,000 in refunds but parents say they have little to show for it.15 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Japan, the 'murder hornet' is both a lethal threat and tasty treatNew York Times: Some Japanese prize them for the venomous buzz they add to liquor.05 May 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'This is the best place to be in the world': Stranded in Te AwangaGlobal musician Connan Mockasin and wife Hiromi Oshima are stuck in Te Awanga.30 Apr 10:43 PM
WorldDanger ahead: The island suffering a second wave after lifting lockdownThe tragic results of loosening restrictions contains a warning for New Zealand.29 Apr 08:25 PM
TravelTulip fever: Million flowers mown in fields to fight virus spreadNurseries in Japan have taken extreme measures to cut the spread of coronavirus.23 Apr 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the fringe Japanese religion that claims it can cure Covid-19New York Times: Happy Science is led by a man who says he can defeat the virus. For a fee.22 Apr 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTokyo, in a state of emergency, yet still having drinks at a barNew York Times: Tokyo may have been lulled into complacency.19 Apr 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid-19: Kiwifruit exports are all systems goKiwifruit export season a bright light in the virus gloom - so far.15 Apr 05:33 AM
WorldJapan declares state of emergency, ramping up virus battleJapan's PM declared a month-long state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures.07 Apr 09:34 AM
TravelThe 'Ready, Set,' Guide to rebooking your Tokyo Olympic travelThe race is on to recover Tokyo Olympic travel bookings. Here's how to do it.01 Apr 07:53 PM
OlympicsTokyo Olympics confirm new datesGames will take place from July 23 to August 8 next year.30 Mar 05:00 PM
OlympicsWhat to call 2021 Olympics? Just one of many challenges for JapanNew York Times: The decision to delay the Games poses an unprecedented series of hurdles.27 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldJapan's virus success has puzzled the world. Is its luck running out?New York Times: Japan has not widely tested. It's people going about their lives.26 Mar 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'There was a lot of anxiety': Wayne Smith thankful to make it home in timeFormer All Blacks coach Wayne Smith is thankful his Kiwi players made it home in time.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurreal scenes: NZ photographer describes family's failed bid to flee ItalyStrict lockdown in Italy forces Kiwi family back to apartment as they wait out Covid-19.25 Mar 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsOlympians have another year to prepare. It's a blessing and a curseNew York Times: Most athletes wanted a postponement, though even that has its challenges.24 Mar 07:58 PM
WorldMan who went to bar to spread virus diesMan accused of "terrorism" after he went to a bar to intentionally spread virus has died.18 Mar 11:21 PM
New ZealandComplacency kills: Lessons for NZ from the 1918 flu pandemicGeoffrey Rice is an expert on the 1918 flu, and says lessons learned then can help now.17 Mar 07:13 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Ministry survey hints at school closuresMinistry seeks answers in two days on coping with possible school closures.15 Mar 11:40 PM
SportEntire Japan rugby league suspended after Kiwi's reported arrestThe Japan Top League has taken a drastic measure.09 Mar 05:00 PM
SportKiwi rugby player arrested in Japan on suspicion of cocaine use: reportPolice reportedly saw him behaving in an unusual manner at 4.30am in central Tokyo.07 Mar 05:22 PM
WorldA toilet paper run is like a bank runShoppers around the world have caught toilet paper fever on the back of the coronavirus.06 Mar 07:52 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: NZ mum's fear and loathing in quarantine'The doctor came out of the clinic, keeping a 1.5m distance while talking to us.'06 Mar 05:48 AM
World'Never been so sick in my whole life': Family share coronavirus experienceAustralian family tell of their frightening experience onboard the Diamond Princess.01 Mar 06:22 PM
