Rugby World CupJapan's sneaky strategy to prepare for SpringboksReserve hooker Takuya Kitade revealed the innovative measure.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFukushima, beaten down by nuclear disaster, takes big typhoon hitNew York Times: "I am thinking maybe now this is the end," said one business owner.16 Oct 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMulti-billion-dollar Japanese retailer pens deal with Auckland software companyH20 Retailing will next year begin using Imagr's smart retail technology in its stores.15 Oct 04:54 AM
TravelJapan's purple sky in the morning a typhoon warningLong before super typhoon Hagibis made ground this eerie phenomenon occurred.15 Oct 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelAsk Away: SIM cards in JapanAre SIM cards still difficult to get in Japan?14 Oct 10:00 PM
WorldDeath toll from Typhoon Hagibis climbs to 42More than 20 rivers in central and eastern Japan had burst their banks, flooding homes.14 Oct 08:55 AM
BusinessThe truck driver who became a billionaireAll it took was a little help from Amazon.14 Oct 03:00 AM
All BlacksWatch: All Black captures terrifying typhoon moment on cameraBrad Weber was inside the team hotel when it was being 'pushed' around.14 Oct 01:00 AM
RugbyHow typhoon tragedy inspired Japan's historic World Cup winJamie Joseph quickly pinpointed the inspiration behind Japan's win over Scotland.13 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldTyphoon Hagibis' trail of destruction: 19 dead and dozens missing376,000 homes were without electricity, and 14,000 homes lacked running water.13 Oct 06:15 AM
WorldSuper typhoon wreaks devastation in Japan - seven dead, 15 missingHelicopters plucked people from their flooded homes as the typhoon wreaked havoc.13 Oct 12:57 AM
WorldDeaths, millions of evacuations as Typhoon Hagibis slams JapanJapan hit with mudslides, flooding and the heaviest rain and winds in 60 years13 Oct 12:38 AM
WorldTyphoon Hagibis: One dead as Japan braces for 'worst typhoon in 60 years'Rugby World Cup matches cancelled, flights grounded and warnings to stay indoors.12 Oct 04:01 AM
All BlacksNorthlanders miss out on last AB pool gameNorthlanders in Japan are hoping to secure quarter final tickets after ABs match cancelled11 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandRugby World Cup hosts brace for destructive typhoonSafety warnings are being issued to rugby fans as Typhoon Hagibis bears down on Japan.11 Oct 07:28 PM
Rugby World CupCup controversy: World Rugby hit back at Scotland's legal threatWorld Rugby has hit out at Scotland's legal action threat if Japan match is cancelled.11 Oct 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupItaly's Dean Budd blooms after painful All Black setbackDean Budd's journey to Rugby World Cup hero follows New Zealand rugby snub.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool group 'gutted' by cancellation of ABs gameA group which travelled from Feilding to play locals and watch the game will miss out.11 Oct 08:25 AM
WorldJapanese stockpile food and water, board up homes as Typhoon Hagibis approachesTyphoon compared to 1958 one that left 1200 people dead and thousands of homes flooded.11 Oct 07:51 AM
New ZealandShattered All Blacks fans hear of cancellation on arrival in JapanSome All Black fans found out about cancellation just minutes after arriving in Japan10 Oct 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsTokyo braces for the hottest Olympics everNew York Times: In 1964, the Tokyo Olympics were held in October. There was a reason why.10 Oct 09:13 PM
SportA weekend in Toyota with Hagibis: Alternative rugby plansSo you're in Toyota with no rugby and a super typhoon on the way10 Oct 08:47 PM
New ZealandMassive typhoon blows All Black fans off course in JapanKiwi fans set to hunker down in hotel rooms after All Blacks clash cancelled.10 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldHow Japan's Super Typhoon Hagibis became a beastTwo Rugby World Cup games have been cancelled including the All Blacks' last pool match.10 Oct 05:09 AM
AthleticsLessons learned from inspirational world champsWhanganui athletes can draw inspiration from the IAAF World Championships in Doha.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelJapan: A shrine to rugbyIf you think Kiwis are serious about rugby, check out this Japanese temple...08 Oct 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWidow of alleged Ponzi scheme mastermind 'elusive' - liquidatorsMillion-dollar North Shore home and Tokyo apartment in spotlight as Ponzi probe widens.08 Oct 04:30 AM
WorldNorth Korea fishing boat sinks after colliding with Japan patrol vesselJapanese authorities said they rescued "dozens" of North Korean fishermen.07 Oct 10:08 AM
RugbyWallabies streaker still being held in Japanese custodyThe young spectator was nude except for his shoes and a green and gold Wallabies jacket.07 Oct 01:14 AM
All BlacksWhitelock claims title for most consecutive RWC winsThe record holder surpassed fellow All Black and former teammate, Keven Mealamu.06 Oct 07:20 PM
All Blacks'Chinks in our armour': Sir Graham Henry's All Blacks warningSir Graham Henry says ABs right to be confident, but warns of problems ahead for NZ rugby.04 Oct 10:21 PM
Rugby World CupFrom United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in JapanUnited Kawakawa Under 12 team mates Goodhue and Larsen played in opposing teams at RWC.04 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupNamibia players take annual leave to take on All BlacksNamibia players have had to take annual leave to get to the Rugby World Cup.04 Oct 04:00 PM