EntertainmentKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau confirm romance with intimate Japan postAn insider said: "It's exactly what she needs right now."07 Dec 04:35 AM
WorldSatellite images reveal major Chinese naval build-up in disputed watersMore than 100 Chinese naval and coastguard ships are now deployed in the area.06 Dec 03:02 AM
WorldKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau attend diplomatic lunch in most formal outing yetThe pair were first spotted together in July.05 Dec 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesSharemarket dips as F&P Healthcare hit by sleep apnoea pill threatFletcher Building rose as it prepaid all remaining US private placement debt.05 Dec 05:06 AM
WorldClimate change, ageing farmers endanger Japan’s ‘Rolls-Royce of pearls’Akoya pearl industry hit as seas warm and younger generations move to the city.01 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTrain in Japan appears to run over sea in stunning illusionA 5.5km section from Kaiganji to Takuma stations travels along a restored seawall.30 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisOpinion: Why 2026 may be Robertson’s toughest All Blacks challengeA gruelling 13-test schedule in 2026 will test the squad’s depth and resolve.25 Nov 02:25 AM
WorldXi urges stability after Trump phone callThe call followed fresh tension after Japan’s new leader raised possible defence of Taiwan.24 Nov 07:43 PM
WorldFamily faith turmoil: Abe gunman opens up in courtroom questioningTetsuya Yamagami told a court in Japan he should not still be alive.22 Nov 03:50 AM
Freight and logisticsWorld’s biggest LNG car-carrier ship in Auckland for first timeA new vessel with an unusual fuel setup brings more than 1000 vehicles into New Zealand.21 Nov 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismIntrepid NZ outpaces global growth as travel firm eyes $1.15b milestoneThe company plans to carry more than 10,000 Kiwi travellers this year.21 Nov 02:00 AM
WorldChina punishes Japan’s new leader with economic painChina’s response to Sanae Takaichi's lack of ambiguity over Taiwan has been immediate.20 Nov 12:09 AM
EconomyMarkets slide as Nvidia test looms and Fed doubts growNvidia shares fell 1.9% ahead of its earnings, testing investor confidence.18 Nov 02:12 AM
WorldIranian girls kick down social barriers with karateA young, urban generation is quietly challenging traditional gender roles, societal norms.17 Nov 05:00 PM
Travel newsHot Deals: Luxury cruises and tours across Fiji, Japan, Hong Kong, UK, Italy, and SingaporeLuxury cruises, foodie tours, and island escapes across Fiji, Japan, Hong Kong and more.17 Nov 04:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The screen that ate your child’s educationNew York Times opinion: It's clear giving every child a device has been a policy failure.17 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldVolcano erupts in southern Japan, ash plume rises 4.4km into skyResidents in Kagoshima and Miyazaki were warned of possible ashfall.16 Nov 06:42 AM
WorldJapan to enlist retired cops, soldiers to cull bearsSince April, bears have killed 13 people as sightings surge across Japan.14 Nov 07:05 AM
World‘Almost every day’: Japan battles spike in bear attacksThirteen people have been killed by bears since April, double the previous record.12 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldNorth Korea fires missile after Seoul moves on nuclear submarine planThe missile splashed down outside Japan’s economic zone, causing no damage.07 Nov 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWorking past 100? In Japan, some people never quitNew York Times: What five remarkable centenarians have to say about their work.02 Nov 05:00 PM
TravelHow to do Japan’s onsen towns right in winterGinzan’s ryokan is said to have inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.01 Nov 06:14 PM
TravelFrom LED trees to falconry: Experiencing Japan’s holiday season traditionsMonks at Kyoto’s Chion-in temple ring a 70-ton bell 108 times on New Year’s Eve.31 Oct 06:28 PM
WorldTrump heads to South Korea for high-stakes Xi summit on trade war truceTrump and Xi will meet in Gyeongju on Thursday for their first talks in six years.28 Oct 10:21 PM
WorldGovernor calls in army as Japan’s deadly bear crisis deepensTen people have been killed by bears in Japan so far this year.28 Oct 06:27 AM
WorldTakaichi, Trump swap praise for ‘new golden age’ of tiesThe two leaders signed a deal to secure rare earths and critical minerals.28 Oct 04:57 AM
Politics'We follow through': Luxon says sending plane to wargames shows NZ 'not just spouting off'He's 'really proud' of New Zealand's work in the region.27 Oct 04:12 AM
WorldTrump starts Asia trip with trade deals, ceasefire pact and China talks aheadHe co-signed a Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire after their deadliest clashes in decades.26 Oct 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIndia’s export: Linking workers to firms in countries with shortagesNew York Times: The challenge will be assuring host nations the migration is temporary.26 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump makes MidEast pit stop en route to Asia summits, Xi talksHe is due to meet Xi Jinping in South Korea to try to end the trade war.25 Oct 08:27 PM
WorldTrump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with XiTrump’s first Asia visit since returning to office includes three key stops.24 Oct 01:57 AM
WorldEx-yakuza Mako Nishimura helps former gangsters rebuild livesNishimura, 58, once a rare female yakuza, leads a group helping ex-gangsters reintegrate.22 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside Luigi Mangione’s missing monthsNY Times: Mangione is accused of shooting dead Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare.22 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldInside Luigi Mangione’s chaotic travels before alleged CEO killingThe 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty to killing Brian Thompson in December.22 Oct 07:07 AM
