All BlacksRetallick plays down talk of All Blacks return under new coach RennieHe is the season's top try scorer in Japan with 11 for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.04 Mar 05:30 PM
WorldThe reason British man got Punch the monkey tattooed on his chestHe said he was inspired by Punch's ability to 'keep on, even when the chips are down'.04 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBig-name creditors line up in scramble over failed builder Teak ConstructionBusinesses on the Personal Property Securities Register could be first in line for money.04 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why Dave Rennie is the coach the All Blacks need right nowOPINION: He has won titles with Wellington and the Chiefs and rebuilt clubs abroad.04 Mar 02:03 AM
All BlacksCoaches call: Will the new All Blacks boss be named this week?Scott Robertson's replacement could be named as early as Thursday.02 Mar 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIndia poised to jump Japan among world economiesNew York Times: It has broken every rule about how countries are supposed to modernise.01 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldExperts weigh in after Punch the monkey dragged by neck around enclosure floorFootage of the incident shows Punch running over rocks to his orangutan soft toy.24 Feb 10:13 PM
WorldG7 leaders, including Trump, reiterate ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’They highlighted new US-led mediation efforts this year in Geneva and Abu Dhabi.24 Feb 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow the world’s most boring market became a ‘battlefield’New York Times: Trading in Japanese bonds is roaring back to life.24 Feb 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Japan sells more nappies for adults than babies – is NZ heading the same way?OPINION: Births have stalled and the country's fertility rate is at a record low.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldJapan PM Takaichi looks to establish dominance, following Abe’s styleShe is attempting to strengthen the role of the PM’s office in running the government.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OlympicsWas Zoi robbed of gold? Snowboarding world split over Olympic slopestyle resultThe 24-year-old’s silver at the Milano-Cortina Games is her fifth Olympic medal.20 Feb 05:00 AM
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
WorldAbandoned baby monkey wins fans after bonding with soft toyZookeepers in Japan cared for Punch after his mother left him soon after birth.18 Feb 02:46 AM
WorldChina’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run highChinese opt to stay at home, hitting domestic slopes in the country's northeast.15 Feb 05:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why new ABs coach must fight to free Mo’unga to face the BoksOPINION: Richie Mo'unga will be barred from All Blacks duty until October this year.11 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandYoung mum who turned ovarian cancer battle into campaign dies aged 35Ruby Smith donated her cancer journey song to the Ovarian Cancer Foundation NZ.09 Feb 04:10 PM
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
Travel newsPlan your next trip with these Asia cruises, beach holidays and guided toursNot sure where to travel next? Let these deals help you decide.08 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldJapan snap election: Sanae Takaichi eyes big win despite heavy snowPolls tip the Prime Minister's LDP to win a clear majority in the Lower House.08 Feb 05:49 AM
OlympicsFlying start: All three NZ snowboarders through to Olympic Big Air finalLyon Farrell, 27, nailed 81.50 on his last run to jump into seventh spot.05 Feb 10:55 PM
WorldUS seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with alliesChina currently mines about 60% and processes 90% of the world's rare earths.05 Feb 03:40 AM
World'Terribly disturbing': Scholar battles 43 YouTube channels posting AI deepfakesHis office found 43 channels using AI to mimic him, often on tense global issues.04 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why the All Blacks job no longer attracts all our best coachesOPINION: Historical distrust of NZ Rugby has put off top contenders like Joe Schmidt.03 Feb 03:38 AM
TalanoaNZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violenceAnalysts say donors rushed in amid fears of China expanding its aid footprint.02 Feb 09:05 PM
WorldAustralian woman dies after becoming caught in Japan ski liftHer backpack strap snagged on the chair as she tried to get off the lift.02 Feb 04:53 PM
AirlinesAsia-Pacific airlines have fastest growth of any region as carriers ‘scramble’ to meet travel demandAirline boss says it's crucial to fix supply-chain headache this year.29 Jan 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Joseph, Rennie and Foster could recreate All Blacks coaching dream teamOPINION: NZR to only invite Kiwis to apply who have led test sides like Japan or Ireland.27 Jan 05:01 PM
WorldJapan restarting world's biggest nuclear plantThe Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant has been offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.21 Jan 07:34 AM
WorldLife sentence for Abe gunman who built his own weapon over family ruinTetsuya Yamagami used a handmade gun to kill Japan's ex-PM at a 2022 campaign event.21 Jan 07:30 AM
All BlacksWill Richie Mo'unga still return to the ABs now that Razor has gone?Richie Mo’unga has signed an 18-month deal, commencing in July.20 Jan 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumTravel2026 travel destinations: 52 places to go this yearFrom Algeria to Australia, the NYT has unveiled its list of 52 places to visit this year. 18 Jan 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter an earthquake, preserving a slow craft in a fast worldNew York Times: Wajima holds a singular place in lacquer traditional artwork.18 Jan 05:00 PM
