TravelThree for the kids: Ethical animal encountersHere's how to go wild without endorsing animal cruelty.28 Apr 08:00 PM
Employment'Backward thinking': Kiwi richlister slams Elon Musk and Jack MaFour-day week pioneer says tech company founders hold 'outdated' views.25 Apr 11:11 PM
TravelLondon to Tokyo by train: Project makes 14000km route possibleJapan and Russia are in serious discussions, in spite of their historic differences.23 Apr 09:12 PM
Small BusinessSheep milk vodka - NZ's answer to Mexico's tequila?Whangamata local Sam Brown has turned sheep milk into spirits.22 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldSlow progress as fuel removed from Fukushima plantRemoval a milestone in decades-long process to decommission tsunami-wrecked unclear plant.15 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldJapanese spacecraft drops 'bomb' on asteroidMission hopes to find clues to the origin of the solar system.05 Apr 05:09 AM
TravelColombo, Sri Lanka for $200Travel around Colombo, Sri Lanka at a reasonable cost.04 Apr 08:00 PM
SportWhanganui trio prepare for international paddling dutyWhanganui trio Lucas Thompson, Jack Clifton and Sophie Brooke on international kayak duty03 Apr 04:00 PM
BusinessJapan caps overtime after work stress causing deathsA new law has come into effect to tackle the nation's culture of long working hours.03 Apr 01:53 AM
BusinessJapan puts legal cap on overtime hoursThe new law is an attempt to tackle the nation's notorious culture of long working hours.02 Apr 06:55 PM
WorldJapan set to name new 'era' for the first time since 1989Japanese public await name for the new emperor's era.01 Apr 12:49 AM
TravelKobe: Highs and lowsNeil Porten visits the hills and the harbourside to check out historic sites.27 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelDan Carter's hidden gems for Kiwis visiting JapanAll Black legend Dan Carter recommends some hidden gems for Kiwis visiting Japan.26 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelTokyo: Stranger delights for the RWC 2019Tokyo has many other intriguing delights for visitors as Dylan Cleaver discovers25 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelWoeful translations derail Japanese metro websiteOsaka's metro system has shut down its foreign language websites to save face.20 Mar 12:00 AM
BusinessAussie PM calls for G20-wide social media crackdown"It is unacceptable to treat the internet as an ungoverned space," Morrison says.18 Mar 07:50 PM
TravelJapan's blossoming AI technology predicts cherry bloomAs cherry blossoms bloom early in Japan, AI is being used to predict the start of spring.14 Mar 02:29 AM
TravelMessages from Japan: four cities, ten daysKate Silver documents the cultural shock of Japan in a series of text messages14 Mar 01:56 AM
Banking and financeTop accountant guilty in multi-million McDonald's dealHe bought a million shares a day after a deal was secured with the fast food giant.13 Mar 05:48 AM
WorldResearch team 'wakes up' woolly mammoth cellsNew findings indicate that the resurrection of mammoths is not a fantasy.12 Mar 07:05 PM
TravelForeigners may be banned from some tourist spots in JapanJapan is sick of unruly behaviour from foreign tourists, particularly in temples.06 Mar 09:30 PM
Travel'Avoid at all costs': Tourist sites slammedTravel site has called out the most overrated and underwhelming locations.02 Mar 10:17 PM
Super Rugby'It's going to hurt': How Blues tragedy sparked Sunwolves upsetEmotional Michael Little's tribute to Michael Tamoaieta after one of rugby's big upsets.02 Mar 05:58 PM
LifestyleSmallest baby in the world born the size of a large onion - and survivesA tiny baby has entered the medical record books.01 Mar 08:07 AM
BusinessJapanese police arrest man who took Wagyu cattle sperm to ChinaJapanese Wagyu producers have reported a sharp rise in exports.23 Feb 04:39 AM
TravelIwami Ginzan: The heart of JapanAlex Robertson finds his feet in the perfectly preserved historic town of Iwami Ginzan.21 Feb 02:00 AM
TravelGrasping for 'lucky sticks' at Japan's naked festivalIn the Japanese prefecture of Okayama, thousands of men strip down to compete in darkness.19 Feb 01:33 AM
WorldDid Japan's PM nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after president asked him to?Trump boasted during a White House press event that Abe nominated him.18 Feb 03:46 AM
TravelIn the watering holes of Tokyo, the highball reigns supremeNearly every bar in Tokyo features a whiskey and soda mix on the menu.18 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandLast minute no-shows: Chinese chill hits NZ schools as students bow outChinese student numbers in NZ schools are down 20 to 30 per cent this year.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Business750,000 pieces of space junk, but who's the clean-up crew?A Japan-based venture is working to prevent space-debris collisions.16 Feb 07:42 PM
Rugby World CupRevealed: Spark's back-up plan for Rugby World CupSpark and TVNZ have agreed on contingency plans in the event of a major malfunction.16 Feb 01:00 AM
