Opinion<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Government failed in duty to stand up for citizensGood on Pete Bethune, writes <i>Matt McCarten</i>.10 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Bethune returns homeAnti-whaling activist Peter Bethune has arrived back in New Zealand, ending his five month-long nightmare.10 Jul 06:45 AM
TechnologySony cuts e-reader price to stay on same page as iPadE-reader competition is hotting up.07 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldSea Shepherd did 'deal' with JapaneseA deal negotiated with the Japanese resulted in a suspended sentence for anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, but means he won't be on the next Sea Shepherd protest.07 Jul 07:36 AM
New ZealandPete Bethune to be sentenced tomorrowReports say Pete Bethune's prosecution in Tokyo has demanded a two-year prison term. 05 Jul 08:52 PM
SportUnderworld links tarnish sumo stars' reputationsStorm clouds are gathering above the beloved Japanese sport of sumo.04 Jul 04:00 PM
SportFIFA World Cup: Fans, Day 9Photos of the FIFA World Cup fans from South Africa and around the world.19 Jun 07:45 PM
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
