Latest from Japan

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.

Watch: Japanese children haka for Māori All Blacks

'Made me pukana through the screen!'

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.

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

Chocolate, honey and tea on the table in Tokyo

Six Māori food and beverage companies are participating at the Japan food expo.

PM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expert

Christopher Luxon was forced to use a commercial flight for his official trip.

Property Insider: NZ tops OECD rent chart; tenancy law change coming

At least we got more rental properties since an 'upzoning' overhaul.

Jenée Tibshraeny: It's hard to sell NZ to the world after another 'embarrassing' plane failure

OPINION: The situation with the NZ Defence Force planes is untenable.

Toyota shareholders demand vote against chairman after Japan scandal

Chairman to run gauntlet after major embarrassment for the company.