Plane was not cleared for takeoff in Tokyo, records show
Coast guard plane under the impression it had "permission to use the runway".
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Injured man enters supermarket, Japan plane collision and Takanini Hall fire | Focus Morning Bulletin, January 4, 2024
A man is in Middlemore Hospital after entering a Manurewa supermarket with serious injuries, the Coast Guard plane that collided with a Japan Airlines plane at a Tokyo airport was not cleared for take-off and six fire crews attended a Takanini Hall fire last night. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald / Getty
Japan earthquake aftermath, new consumer action group and NZDF in crisis| Focus Morning Bulletin, January 3, 2024
Rescue efforts continue in Japan following an earthquake that killed 55 people, a new consumer action group targets New Zealand's supermarket duopoly and new documents reveal the dire state of the NZDF. Video / Newstalk ZB / AP / NZ Herald
'It was hell': Plane catches fire on runway after collision in Tokyo, killing five
A passenger plane and a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft collided in Tokyo.
Japan Airlines plane catches fire on runway at Tokyo airport after collision
A passenger plane burst into flames on the runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport.
Japan quakes leave at least 62 dead, rescuers race against time in search for survivors
Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas were rattled by a major 4.9 magnitude aftershock.
Japan earthquake, State Highway 25 closed and changes for dairy exports to China | Focus Morning Bulletin, January 2, 2024
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake has hit Japan, State Highway 25 is closed following a serious crash and New Zealand dairy exporters now have duty-free access to the Chinese market. Video / Newstalk ZB / AP / Getty / NZ Herald
Japan lowers tsunami warning after series of earthquakes
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Japan issues tsunami warnings after series of strong earthquakes
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John Mitchell: I’m not an Eddie Jones
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Barrett signs big deal to stay in New Zealand
Beauden Barrett could be around for another shot at the World Cup.
Beauden and Hannah Barrett kick off move to Japan with adults-only escape
The pair prepared with a tropical holiday.
Gold bars and Tokyo apartments: How money is flowing out of China
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'It will test me': The areas Sam Cane wants to improve while in Japan
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This is Tokyo’s Sugamo district, where it’s cool to be old
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Blues to face Sam Cane’s new team in Japan
Blues and Chiefs confirm plans to embark on a preseason tour to Japan.
Chiefs and Blues head to Japan for special new comp ahead of Super Rugby
There will be four matches of Cross-Border Rugby in February.
All Blacks star has no plans to wear jersey again
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Aussie PM Albanese fires back in China sonar pulse tit-for-tat
Nations disagree as Australia refuses to accept Chinese denial of attack.
Watch: Explosive volcanic eruption creates new island off Japan
The first images of the youngest island on the planet have been released.
Beauden Barrett looks set to return after Japan stint
In February it was announced the utility superstar had signed a deal in Japan.
Beauden Barrett looks set to return after Japan stint
In February it was announced the utility superstar had signed a deal in Japan.
How to kidnap $423,000 in rare Japanese Kit Kats
New York Times: The long, strange criminal trail of one stolen load of valuable sweets.
'Wouldn't rule anything out': Former Wallabies coach's shortlist to replace Jones
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Proposed closure of Gisborne mill puts 80 jobs at risk
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Mayor set to visit Japan and China - who will foot the bill
Tania Tapsell will visit two of Rotorua's sister cities at a cost of $10,000.
Simon Smuts-Kennedy on the cap-tivating legacy of Hills Hats
The humble Wellington brand has hatted some of the biggest names around the world.
Alice Soper: For rugby to get serious about becoming a global game, it needs to follow the feeling
'Every four years, the men’s Rugby World Cup offers us a new darling.'
Tory Whanau's $50k trip to Asia, was it worth it?
The mayor says the trip was worth its weight in gold for businesses.