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It took a pandemic, but 7-Eleven in Japan is letting stores take a break
New York Times: A deadly contagion has done what a chorus of pleas from owners could not.
Japan plunges into recession, India records surge in deaths
Economic pressures are building, with 36 million newly unemployed in the US alone.
Parents still battling for cancelled school trip refunds
Student Horizons pays $392,000 in refunds but parents say they have little to show for it.
In Japan, the 'murder hornet' is both a lethal threat and tasty treat
New York Times: Some Japanese prize them for the venomous buzz they add to liquor.
'This is the best place to be in the world': Stranded in Te Awanga
Global musician Connan Mockasin and wife Hiromi Oshima are stuck in Te Awanga.
Danger ahead: The island suffering a second wave after lifting lockdown
The tragic results of loosening restrictions contains a warning for New Zealand.
Tulip fever: Million flowers mown in fields to fight virus spread
Nurseries in Japan have taken extreme measures to cut the spread of coronavirus.
Inside the fringe Japanese religion that claims it can cure Covid-19
New York Times: Happy Science is led by a man who says he can defeat the virus. For a fee.
Tokyo, in a state of emergency, yet still having drinks at a bar
New York Times: Tokyo may have been lulled into complacency.
Covid-19: Kiwifruit exports are all systems go
Kiwifruit export season a bright light in the virus gloom - so far.
Japan declares state of emergency, ramping up virus battle
Japan's PM declared a month-long state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures.
The 'Ready, Set,' Guide to rebooking your Tokyo Olympic travel
The race is on to recover Tokyo Olympic travel bookings. Here's how to do it.
What to call 2021 Olympics? Just one of many challenges for Japan
New York Times: The decision to delay the Games poses an unprecedented series of hurdles.
Japan's virus success has puzzled the world. Is its luck running out?
New York Times: Japan has not widely tested. It's people going about their lives.
'There was a lot of anxiety': Wayne Smith thankful to make it home in time
Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith is thankful his Kiwi players made it home in time.
Surreal scenes: NZ photographer describes family's failed bid to flee Italy
Strict lockdown in Italy forces Kiwi family back to apartment as they wait out Covid-19.
Olympians have another year to prepare. It's a blessing and a curse
New York Times: Most athletes wanted a postponement, though even that has its challenges.
Man who went to bar to spread virus dies
Man accused of "terrorism" after he went to a bar to intentionally spread virus has died.
Complacency kills: Lessons for NZ from the 1918 flu pandemic
Geoffrey Rice is an expert on the 1918 flu, and says lessons learned then can help now.
Coronavirus: Ministry survey hints at school closures
Ministry seeks answers in two days on coping with possible school closures.
Entire Japan rugby league suspended after Kiwi's reported arrest
The Japan Top League has taken a drastic measure.
Kiwi rugby player arrested in Japan on suspicion of cocaine use: report
Police reportedly saw him behaving in an unusual manner at 4.30am in central Tokyo.
A toilet paper run is like a bank run
Shoppers around the world have caught toilet paper fever on the back of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: NZ mum's fear and loathing in quarantine
'The doctor came out of the clinic, keeping a 1.5m distance while talking to us.'
'Never been so sick in my whole life': Family share coronavirus experience
Australian family tell of their frightening experience onboard the Diamond Princess.
'We're in a Petri dish': How coronavirus ravaged a cruise ship
New York Times: The Diamond Princess turned into a floating epidemiological disaster.
Mistake that led to Diamond Princess coronavirus deaths
Experts have slammed the cruise line's quarantine method on ship that Kiwis were on.
Japan shocks parents by moving to close all schools over coronavirus
New York Times: Prime Minister asked all the country's schools to close for a month.
World's oldest man dies at 112: 'Secret to a long life is to keep on smiling'
Chitetsu Watanabe sculpted bonsai trees, grew fruit and vegetables, and loved cream puffs.
Best futon forward: Where to lay your head in Japan
From traditional ryokans to ultimate luxury, Japan has a hotel experience for everyone.
Coronavirus cases spike in Italy, South Korea declares 'red alert'
Italian authorities are racing to seal off towns as coronavirus cases rise.