TravelGodzilla and Mario fun parks open without Tokyo GamesJapan opens zany new attractions in spite of theme park problems elsewhere.12 Oct 08:42 PM
New Zealand'Signs of life': Items found in cattle ship search give missing man's family hopeLochie Bellerby's family say they are hopeful after the sighting of debris on an island.09 Oct 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe pressure to be perfect turns deadly for celebrities in JapanNew York Times: A number of Japanese stars have taken their own lives this year.05 Oct 08:30 PM
WorldWorld reacts to 'chaotic' Trump / Biden debateStunned at first debate between President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden.30 Sep 05:10 PM
TravelAirline's small act of defiance that passengers won't getIt's a subtle change. Possibly less likely to be noticed by Japanese-speaking passengers.30 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandHundreds of teachers' jobs at risk as foreign students dwindleBanning foreign students may cost hundreds of teachers' jobs.23 Sep 06:45 AM
TravelSir John Kirwan's travel documentary is an emotional return to his life in Japan"I wasn't expecting it, but a lot of emotions came flooding back."21 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldYoshihide Suga named Japan's prime minister, succeeding Shinzo AbeJapan's Parliament elected Yoshihide Suga as prime minister today.16 Sep 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJohn Key: He actually did what he said he would doShinzo Abe was among the first foreign leaders Jacinda Ardern met in November 2017.15 Sep 08:00 PM
WorldYoshihide Suga wins party vote, all but assuring election as Japan PMYoshihide Suga was elected as the new head of Japan's ruling party.14 Sep 09:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShinzo Abe vowed Japan would help women 'shine.' They are still waitingNew York Times: Female workers remain largely shut out of management jobs.14 Sep 12:43 AM
WorldJapan PM hopeful says he may need help from AbeYoshihide Suga says he lacks the diplomatic skills of outgoing leader Shinzo Abe.12 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandLost at sea: Heartbroken parents of missing Kiwis urge officials to continue searchKiwi men Lochie Bellerby and Scott Harris are still missing.12 Sep 07:32 AM
WorldJapan ship operator to pay over $14m over Mauritius oil spillIt will go towards environmental projects and the local fishing community.11 Sep 08:15 PM
World'Find my mate': Friends' desperate plea after ship capsizes40 people are missing from the Gulf Livestock 1 after it capsized in Japanese waters.11 Sep 10:02 AM
PremiumPremiumFootballSitting in silence with 5,000 fans: The new sound of Japanese sportsNew York Times: Japan has welcomed spectators back, but singing is now strictly forbidden.09 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandSunken cattle ship: Family of missing Kiwi holding on to hopeThree people from the Gulf Lifestock 1 ship have been found, but only two survived.09 Sep 04:58 AM
New ZealandJapan to resume search for crew of missing livestock shipTwo crew members have been rescued so far, but another died after being found unconscious.07 Sep 10:07 PM
New Zealand'We're just alone out here': Mother of man missing after cattle ship capsized wants answers from GovtFamily of Kiwi missing from cattle ship say government is not doing enough to find him.06 Sep 07:22 PM
New Zealand'He wanted to see the world': Southland man aboard ill-fated missing ship'He was very adventurous, he wanted to see the world.'06 Sep 09:27 AM
New ZealandLive export trade review under wrapsLive export trade has been halted but Govt review into the trade is not ready for release.05 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandKiwis in cattle ship disaster: Second survivor rescued, typhoon set to strike search areaSecond survivor from the missing livestock ship feared to have sunk rescued.04 Sep 07:36 PM
New ZealandMissing cattle export ship: Second person rescued has diedMan was found unconscious in the East China Sea.04 Sep 04:09 AM
New ZealandCattle export ship a sitting duck in typhoonTwo missing Kiwis working on capsized ship believed to be stockmen living in Australia.04 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandMissing cattle export ship: Second person rescued as search for survivors continuesIdentity of the survivor - who was plucked unconscious from water - has not been revealed.04 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandDead cows discovered, Kiwi pair still missing in cattle ship tragedyDozens of dead cows have been found off the East China Coast.04 Sep 12:16 AM
WorldAussie vet on missing live export ship identifiedOne of the two Australians on a capsized ship southwest of Japan has been identified.03 Sep 09:49 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMany want to be Japan's new leader. Do they know what awaits them?New York Times: Shinzo Abe leaves office with no obvious successor.31 Aug 02:02 AM
WorldThousands march in Mauritius over oil spill, dead dolphinsProtesters are outraged over the island nation's worst environmental disaster in years.29 Aug 08:11 PM
New Zealand'A person of great integrity': Ardern on Japan's PMJacinda Ardern pays tribute to Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.29 Aug 07:06 AM
WorldJapan's PM Shinzo Abe to resign due to health concernsJapanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo will step down because of health issues.28 Aug 04:54 AM
WorldMass grave found in Japan, with bodies buried in circular holesPlans for a skyscraper have been interrupted after archaeologists uncovered a mass grave.26 Aug 07:05 PM
WorldMan shot as South China Sea clash turns deadlyDesperate nations are fighting over what fishing stocks remain in the South China Sea.22 Aug 06:34 PM
TravelJapan's virtual airlines see soaring demandTokyo to Auckland, first class for $90 sounds too good to be real.20 Aug 09:47 PM
