GolfGolf: Japan stars will shine at NZ Open"The players coming here this year are probably the strongest that have ever come to NZ"25 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldSkier killed as Japanese volcano eruptsFlying rocks from the eruption of Mount Kusatsu-Shirane killed a skier in Japan.23 Jan 03:10 PM
TravelJapan's 'barking' trains to cut World Cup delaysJapan invents a train that barks like a dog in order to prevent collisions with animals.18 Jan 12:30 AM
WorldEight bodies found on North Korean 'ghost ship'A badge depicting former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il was found in the wreckage.17 Jan 04:14 AM
WorldJapan sounds false alarm over North Korean missileThree days after Hawaii false alarm, Japan mistakenly told residents to run for cover.16 Jan 05:30 PM
TravelFive ace tennis destinations to visit in 2018Five of the best tennis destinations you might not have considered11 Jan 07:30 PM
WorldTall tale: Astronaut apologises for 'fake news'Japanese astronaut Norishige Kanai did not grow 9cm - his measurements were out.10 Jan 04:55 PM
TravelTravel don'ts revealed by localsAvoid clapping in Belarus, giving flowers in Russia and don't refuse tea in Ireland08 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandBoxing Day crash, 5 hurt: Japanese driver pays $30k bond to fly homeJapanese doctor accused of causing Boxing Day crash in Lindis Pass is allowed to fly home.03 Jan 05:33 PM
WorldYouTube star apologises for dead body footageGlobal outrage as YouTube star posts image of dead body.02 Jan 05:42 PM
New ZealandWorking holidaymakers leaving NZ 'disillusioned'Japanese here to make friends, work and practice English let down by reality, says leader.28 Dec 09:13 PM
LifestyleSummer Hacks: Paperless Christmas wrappingFuroshiki looks amazing and it's recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandHighest Japanese honour for Helen ClarkJapan credits Helen Clark for making NZ "one of the best friends Japan could wish for".19 Dec 06:25 AM
WorldChina's warning: Provoke us no moreBack off. That's the message China sent by launching swarms of its combat aircraft.06 Dec 09:16 PM
New ZealandCTV families seek legal review of police decisionThe CTV Families are protesting on Sunday against the police decision not to prosecute.06 Dec 02:05 AM
WorldEmperor Akihito to step down in 2019This is first abdication of a Japanese monarch in about two centuries.01 Dec 05:36 AM
WorldGhost ship full of skeletons drifts ashore in JapanOnly bones remained of crew aboard derelict ship.28 Nov 12:26 AM
New ZealandMaurice's 'big gay rainbow' reaches JapanWilliamson was puzzled when his Japanese twitter following surged.27 Nov 01:13 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence tests $18m alarm systemOnly a third of New Zealand's phone would have received the emergency alert test.25 Nov 08:04 PM
WorldPolitician's baby barred from council sessionJapanese politician stirred debate after her baby was forbidden into a council session.24 Nov 08:52 PM
WorldEight rescued after US Navy plane crashes into PacificEight people have been rescued are in 'good condition', search for remaining 3 continue.22 Nov 04:37 PM
WorldMum drowned newborns in concreteA Japanese mother has admitted to drowning four of her newborn children in concrete.22 Nov 12:07 AM
WorldTrain company apologises for early departure - by 20 secondsJapanese rail company apologises to customers for early departure.16 Nov 06:25 PM
New ZealandKiwi's death taken up with Japanese governmentKiwi officials will be discussing Kelly Savage's death with Japan's Foreign Ministry.15 Nov 04:29 AM
New ZealandThe TPP done deal that turned out not to beHow Trade Ministers from 11 nations made a blunder of Oscars Best Picture proportions.10 Nov 03:32 AM
New ZealandRevealed: New Zealand's most reliable carsAuckland Leaf owner and Uber driver runs a taxi on $80 a month.09 Nov 10:43 PM
WorldPM v Trump: Did he really take golf-course tumble?Was the video really of the Japanese PM?09 Nov 05:49 PM
TravelJapan: Little wonderOff the main tourist routes in Japan there are other wild and peaceful worlds to explore.08 Nov 11:00 PM
WorldTrump to N Korea: 'Don't underestimate us'US President Donald Trump gave a hard line speech directed at North Korea today.08 Nov 03:00 AM
WorldSolemn start to Trump's Asia tourTrump departs today for Japan, the first stop on the five-nation, 11-day journey.04 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandRising Sun honour for Helen ClarkOther recipients include former Australian PM John Howard.02 Nov 09:57 PM
WorldJapanese man admits to grisly killing spreePolice found nine heads in the apartment of a Japanese man.01 Nov 06:59 AM
WorldLost sailors: Parts of survivors' story that don't add upThey were lost at sea facing a watery grave. So why didn't they activate emergency beacon?31 Oct 07:09 AM
