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School group 'gutted' by cancellation of ABs game
A group which travelled from Feilding to play locals and watch the game will miss out.
Japanese stockpile food and water, board up homes as Typhoon Hagibis approaches
Typhoon compared to 1958 one that left 1200 people dead and thousands of homes flooded.
Shattered All Blacks fans hear of cancellation on arrival in Japan
Some All Black fans found out about cancellation just minutes after arriving in Japan
Tokyo braces for the hottest Olympics ever
New York Times: In 1964, the Tokyo Olympics were held in October. There was a reason why.
A weekend in Toyota with Hagibis: Alternative rugby plans
So you're in Toyota with no rugby and a super typhoon on the way
Massive typhoon blows All Black fans off course in Japan
Kiwi fans set to hunker down in hotel rooms after All Blacks clash cancelled.
How Japan's Super Typhoon Hagibis became a beast
Two Rugby World Cup games have been cancelled including the All Blacks' last pool match.
Lessons learned from inspirational world champs
Whanganui athletes can draw inspiration from the IAAF World Championships in Doha.
Japan: A shrine to rugby
If you think Kiwis are serious about rugby, check out this Japanese temple...
Widow of alleged Ponzi scheme mastermind 'elusive' - liquidators
Million-dollar North Shore home and Tokyo apartment in spotlight as Ponzi probe widens.
North Korea fishing boat sinks after colliding with Japan patrol vessel
Japanese authorities said they rescued "dozens" of North Korean fishermen.
Wallabies streaker still being held in Japanese custody
The young spectator was nude except for his shoes and a green and gold Wallabies jacket.
Whitelock claims title for most consecutive RWC wins
The record holder surpassed fellow All Black and former teammate, Keven Mealamu.
'Chinks in our armour': Sir Graham Henry's All Blacks warning
Sir Graham Henry says ABs right to be confident, but warns of problems ahead for NZ rugby.
From United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in Japan
United Kawakawa Under 12 team mates Goodhue and Larsen played in opposing teams at RWC.
Namibia players take annual leave to take on All Blacks
Namibia players have had to take annual leave to get to the Rugby World Cup.
Out of this world! RWC broadcast to International Space Station fan
A superfan will be able to watch his beloved Italy play, despite being 408km above Japan.
The ABs' toughest challenge tonight (and it's not Canada)
They might be playing under a roof but the All Blacks will encounter high humidity levels.
Kiwi holidaymaker mistaken in Japan as All Blacks star
Want to be an All Black but don't have the rugby skills? Here's how.
Consumer interest for streaming devices skyrockets
Year on year, interest for the products increased before the start of the Rugby World Cup.
Seeing sense: Eye doctor praises Savea's sports goggles solution
If you think Ardie Savea was a force on the pitch before, wait until he's not blind.
World Cup officiating 'pretty poor so far', Tony Brown says
Tony Brown is an assistant coach for Japan and is a former All Black first five-eighth.
Victims of $45m 'Ponzi scheme' demand answers
Ministers request urgent briefings as victims of $45m ponzi East Wind demand answers.
Temple hotels: What you should know about shukubo
The Internet has helped the shukubo renaissance, but left many with qustions.
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.