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China's 'chilling' threat to Japan

Japan's pledge to 'protect Taiwan as a democratic country' has angered Beijing.

Park the pandemic, the Olympics take centre stage

Editorial: Countdown begins to the opening ceremony on Friday night.

Covid-19 case found at Olympic Village in Tokyo

Organisers confirmed one person tested positive during a screening test.

Fans banned from Tokyo Olympics after Covid-19 state of emergency

No spectators will be allowed in any indoor or outdoor venues.

Japan declares Covid emergency lasting through Olympics

The emergency declaration will be in place until August 22.

Rescuers look for missing people in giant Japanese mudslide

The mudslide ripped through a seaside resort town and killed at least three people.

At least 19 missing as mudslide west of Tokyo hits houses

Torrential rains have slammed parts of Japan starting earlier this week.

Tokyo says it is ready for Covid-19. What about earthquakes?

New York Times: Earthquakes are the other potential catastrophe at the Olympics.

An earthquake in Japan speaks to a sea wall in San Francisco

New York Times: NZ among countries facing dual threats of seismic activity and rising sea.

Tokyo Olympics: Japan mobilises military for mass Covid vaccinations

Aim is to inoculate up to 10k people per day in Tokyo and 5k per day in Osaka.

'Barbaric': Parents of Kelly Savage still fighting to end restraint practice

Family believe son's death four years ago was caused by the use of mechanical restraints.

'It's like hell': As the Olympics loom, Japan's health system is in turmoil

Just 2.5 hours from Tokyo, Covid patients are dying before they can get medical care.

Tokyo Olympics: Majority of Japanese want Games cancelled

Pressure to cancel the Games intensifies as the IOC wraps up its final planning sessions.

Tokyo Olympics: Torch relay pulled as Covid cases surge

Barely 10 weeks out from the Games' start date, the worrying signs keep coming.

A brief guide to every sport at the Olympics

New York Times: From archery to yachting, and everything in between.

A grudge match in Japan: One corner, two 7-Elevens

New York Times: Inside a war complete with threats, spies and videotape.

Covid-19 concerns see NZ Olympic doctors pull out of Tokyo games

A handful of health specialists pulled out of the NZ team but have since been replaced.

How can the Olympics protect 78,000 volunteers from the coronavirus?

New York Times: They're being offered little more than masks and hand sanitiser.