New ZealandKiwi family campaigns to end restraint in JapanJapanese government data shows more than 10,000 people were restrained in one year alone.19 Jul 11:28 PM
WorldKiwi's death puts Japan's mental health practices under spotlightJapanese campaign call for change after Kiwi died after being strapped to bed for 10 days.19 Jul 06:30 PM
WorldDoctor worked months before death at 105He set up a medical system that has made Japan one of the world's longest-lived nations.18 Jul 08:06 AM
WorldChina warns: 'get used to' bomber flightsChina has warned Japan that its bomber flights near Okinawa will continue.17 Jul 04:11 AM
New ZealandKiwi tied to bed for 10 days: 'Why did he die?'The family of a young Kiwi who died in a Japanese hospital are demanding change.12 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Black Widow of Kyoto' killed husbandShe admitted poisoning her husband to inherit his money one month after they married.12 Jul 02:50 AM
LifestyleIt's alive! The tuna that won't dieWatch: Gruesome video filmed in Japanese store has shocked customers.07 Jul 09:53 PM
LifestyleGonorrhoea 'superbug' spreading, says WHOWorld Health Organisation warns of untreatable strains of sexually transmitted infections.07 Jul 08:37 AM
New ZealandBrownlee condemns N Korea missile testForeign Minister Gerry Brownlee: missile flew same distance as Wellington to New Plymouth.04 Jul 06:43 AM
LifestyleMen find true love with sex dollsMeet the men who shun real-life relationships in favour of rubber romance with sex dolls.02 Jul 12:27 AM
New ZealandSurvivor of horror hit-and-run in talksA cyclist almost killed in a Queenstown hit-and-run is still recovering from her ordeal.30 Jun 03:09 AM
TravelWhy Nara Park beats animal cafesForget cat cafes - if you want to get up close and personal with animals, go here.26 Jun 10:48 PM
New ZealandNZ first in line for Pacific Alliance trade dealNew Zealand seeks greater status with important Latin and South American bloc26 Jun 09:03 PM
New ZealandKiwis and Aussies, best friends forever?Forget the old rivalries - Australians love us underneath it all.21 Jun 05:48 AM
WorldAustralia blasts Japan's new whaling lawsJapan has passed a law that allows it to protect its whaling fleet.20 Jun 05:23 AM
TravelHow to drink sake in JapanSake is a part of Japanese cuisine that foreign visitors mostly appreciate superficially.19 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandToo early for talk of bilateral deal: McClayWashington meeting will be third for NZ Trade Minister.13 Jun 05:36 AM
LifestyleEatery only hires those with dementiaA restaurant stuffing up orders wouldn't normally seem like a success, would it?11 Jun 06:35 PM
CompaniesAsahi preparing to export ginMajor Japanese alcoholic beverage companies are preparing to export gin.10 Jun 09:35 PM
BusinessGoogle sells robot dog companyGoogle's parent company Alphabet has sold Boston Dynamics to Japanese tech giant SoftBank.10 Jun 03:42 AM
WorldUS, Japan stage joint military exercise near North KoreaUS and Japan have taken part in a joint military exercise close to North Korea's coast.03 Jun 03:13 AM
TravelDon't try walking in here with a tattooHaving ink could get you banned from this Japanese tourist attraction.31 May 12:43 AM
WorldThe island off-limits to womenThis little island is steeped in religious tradition including a ban on all women.22 May 04:47 AM
BusinessTPP ministers agree on next steps for dealSome TPP provisions could still apply to the US, says Todd McClay.21 May 06:01 AM
RoyalsPrincess to leave royal family for loveThe shrinking royal population has raised fears that the youngest prince may be the last.18 May 05:55 AM
New ZealandPM delighted with TPP talks in JapanEarly implementation of 11-country trade deal is possible, says Bill English.18 May 12:59 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Bill English's light relief in JapanCOMMENT: Prime Minister Bill English avoided hard questions and awkward handshakes.17 May 07:10 PM
WorldHiker killed by chopper sent to save himStones dislodged by a rescue helicopter landed on the injured hiker in Japan.16 May 11:59 PM
LifestyleThe women being tricked into pornThe Japanese porn industry is tricking woman into joining the "entertainment industry".16 May 11:31 PM
CurrencyPrinting money can be a great ideaMoney doesn't grow on trees. But Japan figured out something even better.16 May 08:14 PM
OpinionSoper: FTA with Japan would be good startCOMMENT: PM and his trade delegation are trying to jolly Japanese, writes Barry Soper.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTPP and North Korea on PM's Japan agendaPrime Minister Bill English says his Japan trip is a priority.15 May 07:58 AM
TravelJapan's trains toe the lineTokyo railway station - where even the doughnuts are better.14 May 05:00 PM
BusinessJapan looks to India to fill IT shortfallIt plans support for foreigners seeking jobs in Japanese companies, according to sources.02 May 08:23 PM
