New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Teen survivor struggles with guilt feelingsEarthquake survivor Kento Okuda, whose right leg had to be amputated when he was rescued, cannot accept that his friends are dead. 01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Soccer-lover loses leg but survives"I have lost a leg. They had to cut it off to save me." Those were the first words rescued student Kento Okuda said to his mother.24 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleOne tasty trioAuckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ Govt welcomes end to whaling seasonForeign Minister Murray McCully says he welcomes today's announcement by the Japanese Government that its whaling fleet will stop whaling in the Southern Ocean and return home.18 Feb 05:09 AM
World Activists confident whaling fleet heading back to JapanActivists tailing a Japanese whaling ship say it has turned around and is on course for Japan. 17 Feb 05:12 AM
WorldJapan suspends Antarctic whale hunt - reportsThe Japanese whaling fleet appears to have called an early end to its whaling season in Antarctica, a move which conservationists tentatively say could spell an end to whaling in the Southern Ocean.16 Feb 06:27 AM
LifestyleAsumi Mizuo's favourite thingsJapanese ceramics artist Asumi Mizuo has found a unique way to create beauty out of imperfection.03 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>The Lake of Dreams</i>Unfinished business is the theme of the new novel from best-selling author Kim Edwards.23 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelWhat I Pack: Gabrielle SimmersThe winemaker and owner of &Co wine shares her travelling tips.17 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelNow and Zen: The Kyoto protocolMichele Hewitson visits Japan's ancient city of temples to experience the culture, meet the geishas and eat the fish.13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks: Wellington pushed hard for Japan to help in AfghanistanLabour and National governments have unsuccessfully tried to get Japan to join us in Bamyan province, documents show.20 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelJapan: 24-hour TokyoJapanese efficiency means that much can be crammed into a short stay, writes Kerri Jackson.20 Dec 04:30 PM
EnergyThe carbon detectivesCutting greenhouse-gas emissions is challenging enough. But what if we can't even measure the pollution we're trying to reduce?19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ not joining whaling court actionNew Zealand won't join in Australian court action over Japanese whaling but will have input into the case.14 Dec 11:20 PM
