'There's no town left': Fukushima's eerie landscapes
New York Times: 10 years since an earthquake and tsunami led to nuclear meltdown.
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Fukushima's deadly legacy: Japan grappling with 1.2 million tonnes of radioactive water
Japan has a crisis on its hands at the site of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Japan seeks 'recovery of people's hearts' decade after quake
Ten years after Japan's earthquake, the lives of many who survived are still on hold.
Heads up: Some sea slugs grow new bodies after decapitation
Biologists call Monday's study a case of the most extreme regeneration on Earth.
Infected Air NZ staffer: Did fellow crew members travel around country?
Airline union is waiting to hear if workers have flown across the country.
Aircrew rules: 'It's always been a source of concern' - epidemiologist
Should flight attendants have to quarantine for 14 days after arriving from overseas?
50 years a fireman - still the best career
Mike 'Ringo' Harwood has worked 50 years in the busiest fire station in the country.
This website puts boisterous children and noisy neighbours on the map
New York Times: The site creates a record of the irritating sounds and sights of Japan.
Japan's Naked Festival was a little different this year
This time last year, the temple hall was a writhing ball of flesh.
How a few drinks on a flight cost a man $70k
Losing his temper on board a United Airlines flight was one expensive blunder.
Owner of 2 Cheap Cars tipped for NZX listing
A New Zealand used-car dealership and finance company have big expansion plans.
Japan shaken following 7.3 magnitude earthquake
There has been no tsunami alert but 860,000 homes are without power.
Back to school: Kiwis returning due to Covid ease teacher shortage
Teaching vacancies listed in January dropped by a third from January last year.
Speculation over Tokyo Olympics: 2021, 2032 or not at all?
When will the Tokyo Olympics be held, if at all?
Olympics bosses hit back after games cancellation report
IOC, local organisers push back after claim Japanese government ready to pull pin.
New mutant Covid-19 strain discovered in Japan
It is still unclear whether available vaccines would work on the new virus strains.
Covid 19: Japan tells people to wear masks at home
Japan's death toll from Covid-19 crossed 3000 going into holiday period.
The staggering blow out cost of the Tokyo Olympics
In 2013, organisers said the Games would cost US$7.5b. It will cost a lot more.
'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for serial murders
Man sentenced to death for killing and dismembering nine people in his Tokyo apartment.
Rory Glass reflects on 20 years with Lion
Outgoing managing director says he has no desire to work for another large company.
Japan capsule carrying asteroid samples lands in Australia
Capsule contains samples that could provide clues to origin of solar system.
This Japanese shop is 1,020 years old. It knows a bit about surviving crises
New York Times: Japan's centuries-old businesses, have endured by putting tradition first.
Brightly burning meteor seen across wide areas of Japan
The meteor glowed strongly as it rapidly descended through the Earth's atmosphere.
Carlos Ghosn jailing was 'fundamentally unfair,' UN finds
The UN has called the detention a violation of human rights.
A ride on the assembly line with the world's most famous chalk
New York Times: Unravelling the history and mystery of a cult favourite.
Houdini escape: Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on how he fled jail in Japan
Times: Controversial tycoon reveals how he pulled off the escape of the decade - and why.
Child tests positive for Covid-19 in Japan - despite testing negative in NZ
Entire family group, including the child, tested negative for the virus before leaving NZ.
Live animal export ban lifts but SAFE wants total ban on livestock shipments
The number of animals which can be loaded on a ship will be capped.
Japanese town fed up with tourists loving sacred deer to death
Last year one of the Sika deer dropped dead with 4kg of plastic its stomach.
A famed horror director mines Japan's real-life atrocities
New York Times: New movie animated by the ghosts of Japan's ghastly wartime experiments.
Godzilla and Mario fun parks open without Tokyo Games
Japan opens zany new attractions in spite of theme park problems elsewhere.
'Signs of life': Items found in cattle ship search give missing man's family hope
Lochie Bellerby's family say they are hopeful after the sighting of debris on an island.
The pressure to be perfect turns deadly for celebrities in Japan
New York Times: A number of Japanese stars have taken their own lives this year.
World reacts to 'chaotic' Trump / Biden debate
Stunned at first debate between President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden.