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How not to drive in Japan, explained by the All Blacks
All Blacks Jordie Barrett, Richie Mo'unga, Ardie Savea, and others feature in the video.
Complaints about ponzi operator ignored by authorities
Formal fraud complaints laid with authorities in 2014 - but scam kept running for years.
The Ponzi scheme, the dead suspect and the missing $45m
"Labyrinth" immigration and investment scheme targeting Japanese investors owes $45m.
Japan's maddest mascots: Rogue otters and enema bottles
"Kill it with fire. . ." was one of the more direct responses.
Gains of CPTPP Trans-Pacific trade deal yet to be seen
Without US, Trans-Pacific trade deal isn't delivering everything that was promised.
From here to there: Tokyo to Mt Fuji
Japan's iconic volcano is just a short trip from Tokyo writes Sarah Pollok.
Can Sky do better? New battle over Cup TV rights
Sky TV says "of course we will be discussing Rugby World Cup 2023 when the time is right".
Northlanders off to Japan for Rugby World Cup
Hordes of Northlanders are off to Japan for a "familiar" event.
China gaffe: Where in the world is Jacinda Ardern?
The Prime Minister appeared to forget where she was at a Tokyo standup last night.
Trade, tourism on Jacinda Ardern's agenda for Japan trip
The CPTPP has already boosted NZ exports to Japan by tens of millions of dollars.
Parly Rugby Team settle old score in Japan
NZ's Parliamentary Rugby Team now have a chance to reclaim World Cup from Australia.
Train Check: Riding the train from Tokyo to Narita
Tejas Lamb rides aboard the NEX Shinjuku-Narita train from Shinjuku to Narita Airport
UK Trade Minister makes surprise visit to NZ
Liz Truss says the UK has an eye on joining the CPTPP.
Warning shot: US Marines 'remind China of America's military edge' with drills
US Marines have conducted airfield drills in the East and South China seas.
Pope Francis to visit Thailand and Japan in November
Visit will honour the small Catholic communities in each country.
These men in Japan dared to take paternity leave. It cost them dearly
New York Times: The men bucked norms and were punished with demotions and pay cuts.
All Blacks arrive in Japan ahead of Rugby World Cup
The team were greeted by fans, many wearing All Black jerseys and waving the NZ flag.
Letters: Lunches will feed bad habits
Between the developed and developing worlds we have two different population problems
All Blacks prove to be big business at World Cup camp base
The All Blacks are big business in the Japanese city set to host their pre-World Cup camp.
Ian Foster: Social media is a 'trap' for All Blacks
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says social media is an "absolute trap".
All Black prop's amazing gift to parents
Powerhouse prop Ofa Tuungafasi opens up on family, heartbreak and the black jersey.
Tickets still available but numbers dropping for Rugby World Cup
Accommodation in Tokyo is still available but you'll need to get in fast.
Watch Water Baby: How Kiwi freedivers had their baby under water
Stunning Images show how William Trubridge and Sachiko Fukumoto had their baby under water
Why some All Blacks stars won't take families to World Cup
Some All Blacks have opted to keep their families at home during the Rugby World Cup
'Anti-groping' device that marks sexual assault attackers
The surprising Japanese gadget sold out in 30 minutes.
All Blacks strut their stuff in their underwear at Fashion Week
Damian McKenzie, Brad Weber and Ngani Laumape were among the runway models.
Tosa Reihoku: Japan's thrill-seeker festival
The Tosa Reihoku Festival takes place until the end of the year in mountainous Kochi.
Meet 'Mindar,' the robotic Buddhist priest
A Japanese temple has settled on a new plan for connecting with the masses.
South Korea cancels Japan intelligence deal
The decision is expected to further aggravate tensions between South Korea and Japan.
The right answer? 8,186,699,633,530,061 (An abacus makes it look almost easy)
New York Times: Japanese students use the abacus to perform dazzling mathematical feats.
History complicates Seoul-Tokyo trade dispute
Here's a look at the source of the troubles between Seoul and Tokyo.
The real hurdle at Tokyo's Olympic test events: The heat
New York Times: Tokyo faces extreme temperatures during test events a year out from Games.
'This is a dream': Richie McCaw tells boy he's going to Rugby World Cup
Eleven-year-old Toby Fletcher and his dad are off on the trip of a lifetime.