Rugby World CupWhy the All Blacks are no longer favourites to make the finalA match prediction model rates the Springboks as the most likely to make World Cup final.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRamen wars: Japanese noodle battle in NewmarketInternational noodle chain Ajisen Ramen joins Ippudo and Daruma Ramen in Newmarket.18 Oct 12:22 AM
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