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Auckland FC announce Japanese international as first visa signing
The new A-League club's first overseas acquisition has been highly anticipated.
Kiwi businessman arrested after 'duping buyers' with 133 second-hand vehicles with wound-back odometers
The vehicles had understated odometer readings and other false information.
Imports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for June
Kiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.
Japanese carmakers ‘very scared’ by China’s rapid EV development
Financial Times: Sony-Honda joint venture boss says conservative culture must change.
The secret to eating like you know what you're doing in Osaka
From sushi vending machines to Hello Kitty-shaped cakes.
Why a traveller's plate of fish in Japan went viral online
The person shared a 'huge mistake' travellers make regarding Japan.
Green hydrogen export hub in Australia gets ‘significant’ funding
A Darwin project could be a major breakthrough.
Watch: Woman rescued after drifting at sea for 37 hours off Japanese coast
She drifted 80km over 37 hours before finally being rescued.
Tattoos in Japan once the domain of gangsters but now badges of honour for a younger generation
Body art, including tā moko, is not illegal but attitudes are conservative.
Jones wants rematch after Japan's historic victory over Māori All Blacks
Eddie Jones hopes to confirm a Māori game for 2025
From China to Japan and back to Bali, it's all about Asia in this week's travel deals
Discover hidden treasures with these top travel discounts.
Can Japan’s first same-sex dating reality show change hearts and minds?
NY Times: Producers of The Boyfriend hope it will encourage broader acceptance.
Fran O'Sullivan: International politics a complex game – but Luxon has a trump card
OPINION: It is a testing time – including for Luxon.
How much Japanese-owned top 10 commercial builder made from NZ in latest year
First job: A landmark 57-level luxury tower between Commerce and Gore streets.
Apple exporter challenges Luxon to make Japan trip bear fruit
Exporter wants Japanese regulator to relax costly biosecurity rules.
Bali and Thailand no longer most popular spot for Kiwis
Once considered too expensive, one Asia destination is trending for Kiwis.
NZ exports reach all-time high in May
Surge in trade with US beefs up New Zealand's exports.
Bruce Cotterill: MPs behaving badly - why do we sweat the small stuff?
OPINION: And why do we care more about the All Blacks coach than the state of the country?
Gregor Paul: The only viable country for Super Rugby expansion
OPINION: Super Rugby is at a crossroads over whether to reduce or expand club numbers.
Ceremonial kūwaha finds permanent home in Tokyo
Christopher Luxon attends the blessing at the NZ Embassy.
Luxon and Japanese PM strike intel-sharing deal as Putin visits North Korea
NZ and Japan to work more closely on defence.
‘C-list’ delegation member responds to Luxon
‘Every New Zealand company on that trip wants to make the most of it.’
Barry Soper: 'Loose-lipped apprentice PM' - Fallout from Luxon's 'C-listers' clanger
OPINION: PM's trade mission to Japan's been pretty successful but who would have noticed?
'We cannot just be an observer' - Luxon keen to up ante on defence
PM wants to NZ and Japan to share more intelligence and defence capability.
Watch: Luxon says Japan is in a ‘tough neighbourhood’, defends C-listers comment
PM to wrap up his Japan trip after meeting Japan's PM tonight
'Embarassing': Faulty NZDF plane fixed, en route to Japan to bring PM home
The plane is on its way to Japan to bring the full delegation home.
'C list' - PM justifies dig at delegates on previous trade trips
PM suggests businesspeople previously simply went on trade trips 'for the ride'.
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PM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea
Christopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.
Rocket Lab signs deal to get Japanese satellites into space
Data collected from Rocket Lab-launched satellites could enhance defence and security.
Discover Japan's lesser-known must-dos, before everyone else cottons on
Find remote islands, ancient onsens, multi-day sake tours and cave hotels.
Māori businesses at Japan’s biggest food expo
Six Māori food and beverage companies are participating in the JFEX (Japan Food Expo) this week exploring collaboration and networking opportunities. Video / Te Ao