Sport'Loyal and great man': Club rugby stalwart dies after heart attack at trainingTeammates administered immediate first aid after their teammate fell to the ground.25 Jun 06:00 AM
WorldBone collectors: Searching for war dead in OkinawaAbout 200,000 people, almost half of them local civilians, died in fighting 80 years ago. 23 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldSecrets of Okunoshima: Poison gas island's hidden WWII historyThe factory had produced 6616 tons of toxic gases by the war's end.21 Jun 02:20 AM
WorldManga prophecy sparks flight cancellations to Japan amid quake fearsFlight sales from key Asian markets to Japan have declined due to the manga.19 Jun 10:45 PM
All BlacksSavea to swap Moana Pasifika for Japanese club Kobe in 2026The 31-year-old will take up a second sabbatical in his NZ Rugby contract. 17 Jun 04:36 AM
WorldRice prices Japan's hot political issue, on and off the farmFarmers like Satoshi Yamazaki face thin profits despite high retail prices.12 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemmaOPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".12 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldThe surprising benefits of goats in modern workplace wellnessGoats are increasingly kept in Japan for their spiritual healing effects.09 Jun 10:00 PM
Travel newsTop travel deals across Asia, the Pacific, and EuropeTravel the world for less with this week's deals. 09 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldRust removal sparks explosion at US base in OkinawaThe explosion occurred while SDF members were assessing unexploded bombs.09 Jun 08:07 AM
Formula 1Liam Lawson replacement to be given 'time and support': Red BullYuki Tsunoda needs to find confidence in his car, Red Bull boss Christian Horner says.05 Jun 10:10 PM
WorldAbout 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's homeThe property was overflowing with faeces and urine, says Animal Assist Senju.04 Jun 07:15 AM
BusinessTrade war cuts global economic growth outlook: OECDGlobal growth is expected to slow to 2.9% in 2025 and 2026.03 Jun 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksHow All Black's return to NZ could solve the No 6 dilemmaFormer All Blacks loose forward likely to return home and target World Cup. 03 Jun 04:01 AM
RugbyMo’unga shrugs off broken hand to win Japanese titleThe former All Blacks first-five played a key role in the win.01 Jun 10:27 PM
LifestyleQueenstown man runs length of Japan to support Palestinians'I love this stuff and I’m lucky to enjoy the pain a little bit.'01 Jun 12:24 AM
World'No layoffs': Donald Trump defends controversial US Steel partnership plansThe US President announced a $3.69b Nippon Steel investment in a Pennsylvania plant.31 May 04:45 AM
World'A wake-up call': US warns of China's military ambitions in AsiaThe US is calling on allies to upgrade defences amid China's military pressure in Asia.31 May 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: NZ rugby must tackle its coaching respect issueOPINION: Assistant coaches should not forget who's the boss.30 May 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takes'Morbid fascination': Bond yield spikes unsettle investorsRising world bond yields are unsettling sharemarket investors.29 May 09:00 PM
WorldFrom games to Nintendo theme park: Miyamoto's lifelong passion for playShigeru Miyamoto's playful spirit is evident in Super Nintendo World's interactive design.25 May 09:16 PM
GolfGolfing prodigy among teens picked to represent NZ at junior world cupThe tournament has produced some of the world's most prestigious golfers.23 May 05:00 PM
WorldOpinion: How Japan's bond market turmoil affects global stabilityJapanese bond yields hit record highs, sparking fears for Western economies.21 May 07:26 PM
New Zealand'Rapid rate': US demand grows for Kiwi beverage product Wai Mānuka launched in Citarella Gourmet Market's seven New York locations.21 May 04:00 AM
TravelShe's visited every country on the planet solo - and there's only one she won't go back toJessica Nabongo visited 195 countries by the time she was 35. 19 May 05:00 PM
Kahu'Leadership loneliness': Hansen on pressures of All Blacks roleFoster faced intense media pressure but credited his whānau for support.12 May 07:16 PM
TravelHave you made one of these faux pas in Japan? Two Japanese etiquette experts reveal the most common mistakes. 11 May 05:00 AM
OlympicsNZ Olympic medallist set for surgery after crashHayden Wilde said he will take an emergency medical flight to Belgium for surgery. 10 May 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: How Mark Tele'a exit opens door for bold selections OPINION: The speedy winger is leaving NZ rugby, opening a spot on the All Blacks wing.09 May 06:02 PM
LifestyleRice to the occasion: How a Queenstown brewery snagged gold at Tokyo Sake ChallengeZenkuro was one of two non-Japanese breweries to be recognised at the challenge.09 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandNorthland ovarian cancer patient pens song to help raise awarenessRuby Smith wants awareness of 'silent killer', especially for Māori and Pasifika women.09 May 12:00 AM
TravelGet these hot travel deals before it sells outTravel to Rarotonga, Fiji, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan with these travel deals07 May 02:40 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyWhy Japanese school rugby is setting a new standard for competitionJapanese school teams have made rapid advancements.06 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Donald Trump’s second term has affected elections around the worldFrom Australia to Ecuador, the US President has become a key factor in local politics. 04 May 11:40 PM
