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![Fran O'Sullivan: International politics a complex game – but Luxon has a trump card](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Apple exporter challenges Luxon to make Japan trip bear fruit
Exporter wants Japanese regulator to relax costly biosecurity rules.
![Bali and Thailand no longer most popular spot for Kiwis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bali and Thailand no longer most popular spot for Kiwis
Once considered too expensive, one Asia destination is trending for Kiwis.
![Bruce Cotterill: MPs behaving badly - why do we sweat the small stuff?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
![Ceremonial kūwaha finds permanent home in Tokyo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ceremonial kūwaha finds permanent home in Tokyo
Christopher Luxon attends the blessing at the NZ Embassy.
![Barry Soper: 'Loose-lipped apprentice PM' - Fallout from Luxon's 'C-listers' clanger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Barry Soper: 'Loose-lipped apprentice PM' - Fallout from Luxon's 'C-listers' clanger
OPINION: PM's trade mission to Japan's been pretty successful but who would have noticed?
!['We cannot just be an observer' - Luxon keen to up ante on defence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We cannot just be an observer' - Luxon keen to up ante on defence
PM wants to NZ and Japan to share more intelligence and defence capability.
![Watch: Luxon says Japan is in a ‘tough neighbourhood’, defends C-listers comment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Luxon says Japan is in a ‘tough neighbourhood’, defends C-listers comment
PM to wrap up his Japan trip after meeting Japan's PM tonight
!['Embarassing': Faulty NZDF plane fixed, en route to Japan to bring PM home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Embarassing': Faulty NZDF plane fixed, en route to Japan to bring PM home
The plane is on its way to Japan to bring the full delegation home.
!['C list' - PM justifies dig at delegates on previous trade trips](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'C list' - PM justifies dig at delegates on previous trade trips
PM suggests businesspeople previously simply went on trade trips 'for the ride'.
![PM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Property Insider: NZ tops OECD rent chart; tenancy law change coming
At least we got more rental properties since an 'upzoning' overhaul.