Football World CupFIFA World Cup: What happened at the Cup overnightNicolas Anelka's foul-mouthed tirade at the French coach dominated overnight news at the WC.19 Jun 06:44 PM
SportFIFA World Cup: Netherlands v JapanPhotos of the action between Netherlands and Japan at Durban Stadium, Durban, South Africa.19 Jun 05:47 PM
Opinion<i>Yurika Arai:</i> Don't cast all Japanese as villains in whaling issueYurika Arai explains the Japanese attitude to whale meat.15 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldHarpoon attack angers anti-whaling lobbyConservationists want Australia to lead the anti-whaling charge at a major summit next week, in response to footage of a whale being hit by an exploding harpoon.15 Jun 04:13 AM
WorldScientists race to space probe landing siteA Japanese space capsule may contain the first-ever asteroid samples that could provide clues into the creation of the solar system.14 Jun 03:00 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateMore uridashi sales would be useful, Bollard saysAlan Bollard says a pickup in sales of 'uridashi' bonds to Japanese investors would be useful.13 Jun 10:15 PM
New ZealandProsecutors seek jail for BethuneJapanese prosecutors are demanding two years jail for NZ anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune, on trial for assault and charges after the boarding of a harpoon ship in Antarctic waters.10 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandBemusement in Japan at Bethune's banAnti-whaling group Sea Shepherd banning NZ activist Pete Bethune has caused bemusement in Japan ahead of his last day of trial in Tokyo today.09 Jun 10:18 PM
TravelJapan: Eat your heart outTokyo rivals Paris as a epicurean paradise so expect more than sushi, says Karyn Scherer.09 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandSea Shepherd ban to help Bethune, wife saysSea Shepherd banned Kiwi anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune from future protests in an effort to help him avoid jail time.09 Jun 12:09 AM
New ZealandDetained anti-whaling activist kicked out of Sea ShepherdPete Bethune is axed from future Sea Shepherd anti-whaling protests for having a bow and arrows on board the sunken Ady Gil.08 Jun 02:52 AM
New ZealandBethune's defence argument prompts widespread discussionPete Bethune's defence in court that he thought firing acid bottles at a Japanese whaling ship was safe has sparked widespread reaction in Japan.31 May 11:08 PM
New ZealandNZ threatens court action over whalingNZ will join Australia in taking legal action over Japan's whaling programme if last minute diplomatic solutions are not found.31 May 06:13 AM
New ZealandPete Bethune faces up to Japanese courtThe NZ anti-whaling activist has been called a "fascist" and a "terrorist" by a jeering spectator during his court appearance in Tokyo.31 May 04:35 AM
New ZealandGutsier Navara? Now you're torqueingRevised turbo-diesel firmly regains most powerful Japanese ute title for Nissan, says Phil Hanson.28 May 04:00 PM
WorldAustralia launches court action over whalingAustralia will initiate action in the International Court of Justice, seeking to prevent Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean.28 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandAnti-whaling activist likely to admit four chargesPeter Bethune is not expected to plead guilty to an assault charge when he faces court in Tokyo tomorrow.26 May 07:50 AM
New ZealandAnti-whaling activist treated like 'psychopathic killer'Anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, imprisoned in Japan, believes he will be found guilty and fears a lengthy jail sentence.22 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandNZ anti-whaler's life in Japanese prisonA look at the conditions of detention faced by a NZ anti-whaling activist awaiting trial in Japan for disrupting whaling in the Southern Ocean.12 May 10:15 PM
WorldGovt urges Japan to join Ady Gil investigationThe NZ Govt is putting pressure on Japan to participate in an investigation into the sinking of an anti-whaling vessel, John Key says.09 May 09:44 PM
WorldAdy Gil collision inquiry 'inconclusive' A lack of Japanese co-operation has meant an Australian investigation into Ady Gill's collision with a whaling boat was 'inconclusive'. 08 May 08:05 PM
