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Not ready to give up the snow? Look to Japan

Keep the slopes going and extend your ski season with some Japow.

Samoa makes changes for Japan clash, Tonga to miss Fifita

Manu Samoa make four changes to the side for their must-win match against Japan.

Kiwi bodybuilders hit the stage in Tokyo

A Waikato bodybuilder couple go toe to toe with the best in the world.

'We have touchdown': Nasa’s first asteroid samples land on Earth after seven-year journey

The samples are a staggering 4.5 billion years old.

Lawson beats Tsunoda; just misses F1 points in Japan

Liam Lawson finished just outside of the points, but triumphed in another key battle.

Costco snaps up Kiwi custard delight

How a New Zealand dessert-maker has benefitted from being sold through the US retailer.

Ready for a solo adventure? These are the top destinations for 2024

The world’s most welcoming spots for one - from Dubrovnik to Zurich.

Mayor, officials on $50,000 Asia trip

Tory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.

Japan begins releasing radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean

Fukushima nuclear plant has begun releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water.

The Gold Coast gave Taskmaster's Melanie Bracewell a memorable first trip abroad

Billy T award winner Mel Bracewell on travel: skiing, snow monkeys, and unfolded laundry.

'Phenomenal': Record attendance figures revealed for Women's World Cup

Of major sporting events here, only the 2011 Rugby World Cup had bigger average crowds.

Has Prince Harry broken his social media hiatus?

Harry has emerged in a rare Instagram post - but it's the caption that's piqued interest.

Hiroshima mayor calls nuclear deterrence 'folly' on 78th anniversary of bombing

An atomic bomb was dropped by the US on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.

‘Barbenheimer’ isn’t funny in nuclear-scarred Japan

New York Times: Jubilant fusion of the two films has caused anger in Japan.

Will there be enough cables for the clean energy transition?

Financial Times: Demand for the infrastructure is outstripping supply

A trip to Japan will change the way you see solo travel forever

From safety, accommodation and dining options, Japan ticks every box for solo travellers.