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NZ author's latest book on New York Times Bestseller List

Club for diners ready to take the risk

Rugby: Easing fears of All Black exodus

Album Review: Boris, Heavy Rocks/Attention Please

To release two albums at the same time is nothing for prolific Japanese experimental noise rock trio Boris, whose sound moves from thrashy punk through to psychedelia and ambient drones.

More Kiwis caught smuggling drugs

The arrest of two New Zealand citizens caught allegedly trying to smuggle methamphetamine into Tokyo's airport earlier this month is just the latest example of the dangers of drug trafficking, say New Zealand police.

Kiwi IT man sells up dream property to help rebuild Japan

A New Zealand IT entrepreneur is selling up a beachfront dream home to help rebuild Japanese business.

Hockey: Late goal snatches victory from Kiwis

A brace of goals from Anna Thorpe propelled the New Zealand women's hockey development team to a meritable 2-2 draw.

Golf: NZ pair off the pace in Japan

Temporary housing for Fukushima evacuees

Insurer estimates Christchurch quake cost at $1.5 billion

Japanese emperor visits Fukushima

Fukushima evacuees visit homes

Aust fights whaling in international court

Australia is to argue Japan's whaling activities have breached international obligations.

Workers inside stricken nuclear reactor

Kyoto: Savouring a bit of Japanese cheese

It's silly and a little fake, but Kyoto's Movieland is also pretty fun, says Michele Hewitson.

Another radiation leak suspected in Japan