WorldJapan scrambles jets as Russian bombers fly near countryRussian military 'has been active on an ongoing basis' around Japan, spokesperson said.31 Jan 08:49 AM
Super RugbyBarrett backs NZ Rugby’s ‘backbone’ on eligibility rulesBarrett is back with the Blues after a season in Japan.29 Jan 05:42 PM
TravelExploring the most famous abandoned island in AsiaThe island fell into disrepair in 1974. Now, it's been completely reborn.28 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelThese 2025 travel deals are perfect for your next adventureYour dream holiday awaits.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: These Japanese games are as fun now as they were hundreds of years ago!Reporter Nyla is at Hello Japan, where the Land of the Rising Sun has come to the Land of the Long White Cloud with games, fashion, and even animation from Studio Ghibli.Watch26 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelThe little-known resort village that's home to one of Japan's must-see attractionsBelieved to have inspired the film "Spirited Away".21 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFalling birth rates raise prospect of sharp decline in living standardsFinancial Times: Warnings people must produce more and work longer to plug growth gap.15 Jan 08:54 PM
Travel newsWe’re full! Hotspots fight overtourismWe take a look at some measures taken worldwide to ease the pressure of mass tourism.15 Jan 07:48 PM
World6.8-magnitude quake prompts Japan tsunami alertThere were small tsunamis in the area, but no major damage.13 Jan 05:15 PM
WorldHammer attack at Tokyo university wounds at least eight people 'A woman in her 20s has been arrested.'10 Jan 08:21 AM
LifestyleJapan ‘poop master’ gives back to natureWhen nature calls, Masana Izawa heads out to the woods and does as bears do.10 Jan 03:33 AM
New Zealand'So grateful': Student receives scholarships to go to India and Japan'I never ever thought I would get anything like this before.'10 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldGiant tuna ‘as fat as a cow’ sells for $2.3 million in JapanIt's one of the most expensive tuna to be sold in the history.05 Jan 10:32 PM
WorldWorld’s oldest person dies at 116 in JapanFollowing Tomiko Itooka's death, the title of world's oldest passes to a Brazilian nun.05 Jan 12:20 AM
TravelWhat grown-up fun looks like! Sisters fly to Japan for culture, cuisine, and kinshipSisters doin' it for themselves.25 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We're wasting our waste when it could be powering our economyOPINION: Our waste per capita levels are high and recycling low, but progress is possible.22 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldDenmark denies Japan's extradition request for anti-whaling activistSea Shepherd founder Paul Watson has been detained since 2012.17 Dec 07:14 PM
BusinessRare foreign-born CEO says Japan needs immigration to thriveNot all the non-Japanese CEOs have had a smooth ride, as the country's economy struggles.15 Dec 06:13 PM
New ZealandWhat it’s like aboard a super-luxury cruise sailing from Alaska to JapanEverything you need to know about one of the world’s most luxurious cruise liners.15 Dec 05:00 AM
TravelTwo of the most blissful nights you could spend at any Tokyo hotelIt’s not all white-on-beige minimalist design in the Japanese capital.13 Dec 06:00 AM
TravelThe perfect winter trip to Japan for non-skiersSnowshoeing, snow canoeing and onsens – who says you need skis to enjoy snow?11 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke KirknessLuke Kirkness: All Blacks' US success raises questions about home matchesOPINION: Balancing domestic passion and international ambitions will be a hard task.30 Nov 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulInside Rugby: How the All Blacks are hoping to bring back Richie Mo'ungaOPINION: New Zealand Rugby's bid to bring Mo'unga home faces challenges.24 Nov 07:19 PM
BusinessJapan government to unveil $238 billion stimulusOnce a tech leader, Japan has missed out on some important recent developments.21 Nov 10:18 PM
TravelSecrets of Tokorozawa, the most underrated Japanese city one hour from TokyoA world away from the glass and concrete of the Japanese capital.20 Nov 06:00 AM
GolfKiwi speedgolfer claims double gold as NZ dominate world champsThe top of all three leaderboards was packed with New Zealand flags.20 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUkraine war escalation unsettles markets, European stocks fallFinancial Times: US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assets.19 Nov 06:57 PM
GolfNZ Open: LIV Golf hopeful's end of year challenge to secure full time card'My game’s feeling pretty good so it’d be great to manage to go one better at NZ.'19 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Upsetting': Man's $6k repair bill after being sold car with suspected wound-back odometerAndrew French says car he bought for son had clocked up 49,000km more than displayed.17 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandTaonga pūoro revivalist follows ancestors’ footsteps 100 years laterJerome Kavanagh Poutama is on a mission to revive the Māori musical traditions.07 Nov 03:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWorld’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunchFinancial Times: AI demands, renewable energy’s dispersed nature driving big orders.03 Nov 06:54 PM
SharesOlympus CEO resigns over alleged illegal drugs purchaseStefan Kaufmann became head of the Japanese optical equipment manufacturer in April 2023.28 Oct 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks'Rugby from the future': Major tactical shift shown in All Blacks' Japan winScott Robertson has shown he's able to adapt to what the Northern Hemisphere will bring.26 Oct 09:00 PM
All Blacks'Gave the ball back too easily': Razor mixed on All Blacks winAll Blacks coach Scott Robertson wasn’t giving too much away ahead of England.26 Oct 08:27 AM
