PremiumPremiumManufacturingDaikin opens $30m Christchurch hub to recycle climate-damaging refrigerantThe 7861sq m site will recycle refrigerant from end-of-life heat pumps.19 Feb 03:11 AM
TravelSkip the guidebook: How these events unlock a city's real cultureYou may not be a fan, but these events show the real side of any destination. 15 Feb 01:33 AM
WorldJapan puts faith in first female prime ministerExit polls suggest Sanae Takaichi’s LDP will secure 316 of 465 seats.08 Feb 10:42 PM
PremiumRetailK-beauty favourite W cosmetics arrives in Auckland with Sylvia Park flagship19 Dec 03:40 AM
WorldJapanese city proposes two-hour daily smartphone limitThe proposal has sparked a public backlash with many calling it unrealistic.22 Aug 05:42 AM
WorldJapanese PM's future uncertain as coalition loses upper house majorityThe LDP and Komeito secured only 41 seats, losing their majority.20 Jul 10:32 PM
World'Butter': the foodie feminist bestseller skewering sexism in JapanAsako Yuzuki was inspired by Kanae Kijima, a woman sentenced to death in 2012.15 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDNA reunion: Brother and sister find each other after 70 yearsAkihiko Yamamoto believed his American father abandoned him in Japan.04 Jul 02:41 AM
World'Can't take it anymore': Inside Japan's booming proxy quitting trendShota Shimizu calls HR to resign on behalf of clients.01 Jul 11:31 PM
WorldManga prophecy sparks flight cancellations to Japan amid quake fearsFlight sales from key Asian markets to Japan have declined due to the manga.19 Jun 10:45 PM
SportShaun Stevenson confirms departure from ChiefsThe news comes after he sought an immediate release from his NZ contracts in December.02 Jun 11:07 PM
TravelHave you made one of these faux pas in Japan? Two Japanese etiquette experts reveal the most common mistakes. 11 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksNew name on the kit: All Blacks secure multimillion-dollar sponsorship dealThe deal replaces Ineos, who ended their sponsorship earlier this year.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: These Japanese games are as fun now as they were hundreds of years ago!Reporter Nyla is at Hello Japan, where the Land of the Rising Sun has come to the Land of the Long White Cloud with games, fashion, and even animation from Studio Ghibli.Watch26 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelThe little-known resort village that's home to one of Japan's must-see attractionsBelieved to have inspired the film "Spirited Away".21 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eateryThe restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.20 Jan 03:13 AM
TravelWhat grown-up fun looks like! Sisters fly to Japan for culture, cuisine, and kinshipSisters doin' it for themselves.25 Dec 12:00 AM
TravelTwo of the most blissful nights you could spend at any Tokyo hotelIt’s not all white-on-beige minimalist design in the Japanese capital.13 Dec 06:00 AM
TravelThe perfect winter trip to Japan for non-skiersSnowshoeing, snow canoeing and onsens – who says you need skis to enjoy snow?11 Dec 06:00 AM
TravelIs this Japan’s last hidden gem?Few Japanese and even fewer foreigners are aware of its existence.12 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelWhy you should see the Japanese city of Kyoto from the waterJapan's former imperial capital Kyoto is a city laced with waterways.06 Oct 03:00 AM
TravelWhere to find the best pizza in Tokyo, the world's unexpected pizza capitalTokyo’s best-kept secret might just be its pizza.05 Oct 05:00 AM
TravelThis airline is offering Kiwis free domestic flightsThe offer is to help Kiwis explore more of the trending country.23 Sep 08:23 PM
TravelWhy Tokyo's Sancha neighbourhood is the perfect base for first-timersBonus, it flies completely under the tourist radar.16 Sep 07:00 AM
TravelJesse Mulligan reflects on his stay at the uber-luxe Ritz-Carlton KyotoIs this $2000 per night hotel worthy of a return visit?04 Sep 07:00 AM
TravelAn unexpected flight upgrade: Jesse Mulligan experiences a rare phenomenonImagine winning the 'upgrade Lotto' with Air NZ.30 Aug 07:00 AM
TravelThe secret to eating like you know what you're doing in OsakaFrom sushi vending machines to Hello Kitty-shaped cakes.16 Jul 06:00 PM
