WorldPregnant NZer flees Japan after nuclear fearsA pregnant New Zealander living near a nuclear power plant in quake-stricken Japan has managed to flee to safety.18 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandFather 'sick' until hearing son safeThe father of the last New Zealander who was missing in Japan until yesterday thought the chances of son Peter Setter being alive were "tipping in the wrong direction", until the wonderful news of his survival, in one of Japan's worst hit17 Mar 08:14 PM
SportHockey: Black Sticks take five game seriesThe New Zealand women emphatically sealed the five-match series against Japan last night. 17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandJapan tsunami: Kiwis urged to escape possible catastropheJapan says crisis stabilised but others say 'worse than Chernobyl'17 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldJapan tsunami: Snow adds to difficulties for NZ rescue teamFreezing temperatures accompany hunt for survivors in devastated coastal town17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Godzilla back with a nuclear vengeanceThe headlines proclaiming Apocalypse Now almost demand comparisons with August 1945. 17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionSavage headwinds for Air New ZealandIn just four weeks, Air New Zealand's earnings outlook has turned to custard.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandConsider leaving Tokyo, NZers toldThe Government is urging New Zealanders to consider leaving parts of Japan badly hit by last week's destructive earthquake and tsunami, as well as moving further away from the damaged nuclear power plant on the eastern coast.17 Mar 06:37 AM
New ZealandMissing Kiwi found alive and wellA Kiwi missing in Japan for whom authorities had "significant concerns" has been found alive and well, MFAT has confirmed.17 Mar 06:35 AM
New ZealandMissing Kiwi's family still hopefulA Hawke's Bay couple are desperate for news of their missing son who they fear may have died in the Japan disaster. Peter Setter, 45, is the only New Zealander in Japan who authorities have "significant concerns" about, following news17 Mar 12:10 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ, Aust dollars tumble vs yen as currency hits record highThe New Zealand and Australian dollars have tumbled against the yen as Japan's currency broke through key resistance levels to reach a record high against the greenback.16 Mar 10:30 PM
WorldThe Last Emperor?For the Japanese to wheel out their Emperor to make a televised address on the nuclear crisis is virtually unprecedented.16 Mar 09:35 PM
WorldHow to shut down a nuclear reactorAs Japan deals with the after-effects of its strongest earthquake on record and an even more devastating tsunami, the world’s attention is focussed on the Fukushima nuclear power plant16 Mar 09:21 PM
BDBDEconomyStocks sink further overnight on world marketsEquities on Wall St slid again overnight, as Japan's nuclear crisis showed no signs of abating and analysts tallied up the potential economic costs of the devastation.16 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldTwo NZers exposed to radiation in JapanTwo New Zealand rescue workers in Japan have had to be decontaminated after they were found to have been exposed to radiation after landing at the Fukushima airport.16 Mar 03:52 AM
WorldSmoke rising from stricken plantSmoke is billowing from the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japanese media report, after the Government assured a fire that broke out at one of the plant's reactors earlier today was under control.16 Mar 01:59 AM
New Zealand1800 NZers safe in JapanMFAT still has "specific concerns" about one New Zealander missing in the affected area of tsunami-ravaged Japan.16 Mar 01:24 AM
WorldFire at nuclear plant now 'invisible'The latest fire to break out at a quake-hit Japanese nuclear power plant is under control, with the government saying the "fire and smoke is now invisible and it appears to have gone out of its own accord," following a report from the plant16 Mar 12:15 AM
WorldHeroes of Fukushima - 50 remain at DaiichiA group of workers - dubbed the Fukushima 50 - are working around the clock at the crippled nuclear complex to save Japan from a national..15 Mar 11:32 PM
