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.
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UK Trade Minister makes surprise visit to NZ
Liz Truss says the UK has an eye on joining the CPTPP.
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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.
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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
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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.
Richie McCaw: Beware wounded All Blacks
All Blacks' most successful captain shares his thoughts ahead of crucial clash.
Rugby World Cup shines a light on Japan's forgotten shrines
Chase the RWC beyond the touchline and experience Japan off the beaten path.
Tauranga Olympic silver medallist testing Olympic waters
49er FX sailors -Alex Maloney and Tauranga's Molly Meech to compete in Tokyo 2020 test
Too cocky? All Blacks fans splurge $20k on RWC deals
Confident Kiwis forked out big before the All Blacks' RWC odds of victory lengthened
'We don't have to rely on men anymore': Japan's women opt out of marriage
New York Times: Unmarried women over 25 are referred to as "Christmas cake" in Japan.
Bad blood over goods and services
South Koreans are boycotting Japanese products as a dispute between the countries grows.
Rotorua students taking Māori culture to Japan
From Rugby World Cup activations to pop-up performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Train check: Sapporo to Furano on the Lavender Express
Denise Stephens travels from Sapporo to Furano on the Lavender Express train.
Whangārei mother teaches Japanese to rugby fans
Japanese lessons offered in Whangārei for World Cup-bound rugby fans.
Man screaming 'You die!' kills 33 at anime studio
The fire was the worst mass killing in Japan since 2016.