WorldAustralian woman dies after becoming caught in Japan ski liftHer backpack strap snagged on the chair as she tried to get off the lift.02 Feb 04:53 PM
AirlinesAsia-Pacific airlines have fastest growth of any region as carriers ‘scramble’ to meet travel demandAirline boss says it's crucial to fix supply-chain headache this year.29 Jan 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Joseph, Rennie and Foster could recreate All Blacks coaching dream teamOPINION: NZR to only invite Kiwis to apply who have led test sides like Japan or Ireland.27 Jan 05:01 PM
WorldJapan restarting world's biggest nuclear plantThe Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant has been offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.21 Jan 07:34 AM
WorldLife sentence for Abe gunman who built his own weapon over family ruinTetsuya Yamagami used a handmade gun to kill Japan's ex-PM at a 2022 campaign event.21 Jan 07:30 AM
All BlacksWill Richie Mo'unga still return to the ABs now that Razor has gone?Richie Mo’unga has signed an 18-month deal, commencing in July.20 Jan 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumTravel2026 travel destinations: 52 places to go this yearFrom Algeria to Australia, the NYT has unveiled its list of 52 places to visit this year. 18 Jan 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter an earthquake, preserving a slow craft in a fast worldNew York Times: Wajima holds a singular place in lacquer traditional artwork.18 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuationThe four astronauts completed nearly 900 hours of experiments before leaving.15 Jan 05:39 PM
WorldAstronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuationNasa says the return is not an emergency, saying the person’s condition is stable.15 Jan 01:43 AM
WorldJapan's Prime Minister to dissolve parliament for snap electionSanae Takaichi is Japan's first woman PM, appointed in October.14 Jan 06:36 PM
All BlacksArdie Savea's All Blacks future in doubt as pressure mounts on coachesArdie Savea is understood to be weighing a move to Europe instead of returning to ABs.14 Jan 01:58 AM
WorldTsunamis can travel vast distances before striking, Japan’s researchers warnStudy traced a tsunami spawned by 8.8 quake and found it carried a late kick.07 Jan 09:29 PM
WorldTea leaves spilt from truck trigger fatal, multi-vehicle crash in JapanThe leaves ended up scattered along a 500m stretch of road in Tochigi prefecture.05 Jan 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe tiny Japanese island on the front lines of China’s feudsNew York Times: Residents feel the stress of being caught between geopolitical rivals.31 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldChina holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockadeTaipei says zones as close as 12 nautical miles are disrupting flights and ships.29 Dec 06:27 PM
TravelShe's visited every country on the planet solo – and there's only one she won't go back toJessica Nabongo visited 195 countries by the time she was 35. 28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, dozens injured in Japan in horror highway pile-upThe initial crash involved two trucks colliding on the Kan-Etsu Expressway.28 Dec 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA pottery master prospers in Japan by embracing a troubled historyNYT: Kazuteru Osako’s kiln is in the village where his Korean ancestors were settled.23 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldOver 20,000 communities in Japan at risk of isolation in major disasterLocal governments are stockpiling food and water, while notifying residents of the risk.22 Dec 09:06 PM
World‘You taught me love’: Woman weds ChatGPT partner in lavish ceremonyThe teary bride exchanged 'rings' while wearing a pair of mixed reality smart glasses.22 Dec 06:00 AM
SportKiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth SevensBoth teams only assembled three days before the tournament kicked off.22 Dec 03:21 AM
WorldHard-right rallies around Miss Finland after ‘slanted-eye’ gestureMiss Finland Sarah Dzafce lost her crown over a viral racist gesture post.17 Dec 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyInside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talentThe Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.17 Dec 06:01 PM
Travel newsFrom reef to Raro to river: Big-value 2026 getaways on sale nowSnag deals on Queensland escapes, Rarotonga trips and more. 15 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTsunami warning after 6.7 quake in JapanJolt comes days after a 7.5-level tremor in the same region injured at least 50 people.12 Dec 04:43 AM
WorldCycling while drunk: Nearly 900 people in Japan had their driver's licences suspendedCycling at or above a blood alcohol level is an offence. It can impact driving licences.11 Dec 05:00 PM
BusinessTourism tallies up in October, record from AustraliaNew Zealand's visitor numbers reach 93% of the country's pre-pandemic peak.09 Dec 10:29 PM
WorldMajor Japan quake injures 30, damages roadsThe magnitude 7.5 quake struck off the Aomori region coast. 09 Dec 07:26 AM
WorldWatch: 7.6 magnitude quake rocks Japan’s northern coast triggering tsunami wavesTsunami waves up to 70cm hit Aomori's coast before warnings were lifted.08 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandPowerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off JapanLights swung violently in people's homes and tsunami sirens blared as a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture. Video / Newsflare via AFPWatch08 Dec 05:17 PM
WorldJapan summons China envoy over fighter jet incidentJapan says Chinese J-15 jets twice locked fire-control radar near Okinawa.07 Dec 10:40 PM
EntertainmentKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau confirm romance with intimate Japan postAn insider said: "It's exactly what she needs right now."07 Dec 04:35 AM
