New ZealandJapan to lay five charges against NZ whaling activistJapan will lay five charges against anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune, for boarding the Shonan Maru II in the Southern Ocean in February. His lawyer says the situation is potentially very serious.02 Apr 02:03 AM
TravelJapan: Land of rising funHarajuku, the epicentre of Tokyo's youth fashion scene, is where small, slightly deranged teenagers with an endless capacity for weirdness come to play dress-up.28 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandEnvironmental group ready to defend whaling activistJapanese lawyers are lined up to defend incarcerated anti-whaling protester Peter Bethune, but an environmental group still hopes Japanese authorities will send him home.19 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandJapanese media express frustration at NZ activistJapanese media have expressed frustration at a NZ activist's anti-whaling protests, with one top newspaper accusing him of terrorism.14 Mar 10:33 PM
New ZealandAussie politician backing fight to free NZ activistThe leader of Australia's Green Party is backing a campaign to free anti-whaling protester Peter Bethune.13 Mar 05:20 AM
EmploymentWomen students demand action over pay gap surveyWomen students are demanding government action after a survey showed men with the same tertiary qualifications start earning more after one year.08 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandWhaling solution would be put to public - McCullyAny deal with Japan to allow whaling would have to be very attractive to get New Zealand support, Foreign Minister Murray McCully says.07 Mar 08:54 PM
New ZealandTsunami gauges 'stabilising'Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.27 Feb 09:01 PM
Motorsport<i>Eric Thompson</i>: Why women are pants at motor racingThis week I want to explain why women are pants at motor racing.25 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestyleI think I'm learning JapaneseAward-winning Auckland chef Geoff Scott finds inspiration (and weird things) on holiday in Tokyo.21 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandToyota recall: Is Corolla next?New Zealand's favourite car - the Toyota Corolla - should not be affected by the steering problems reported in the United States, says a Toyota spokesperson.17 Feb 09:45 PM
BusinessToyota to recall 437,000 hybridsToyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems.09 Feb 03:00 PM
BusinessToyota's recall troubles shock hometownResidents of Toyota say they were surprised by the safety problems that have led to a mass recall of Toyota vehicles. 09 Feb 03:00 PM
