To swap life in the congested capital for a home in the countryside.

Zespri looks to grow kiwifruit in North America as Sungold sales boom.

A rookie actor is set to play Jonah Lomu in a mini-series on the rugby star.

Daughter dumped her father with Alzheimer's at a remote spot 70km away from their home.

Neil Porten has a short, but sweet, reunion with Auckland's sister city, Fukuoka.

There are an estimated 10 million empty homes in Japan amid a shrinking population.

South Korea's decision has fuel on the diplomatic fire with Japan.

Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.

The determined cats have been attempting entry for years, keeping a security guard busy.

The PM receives warning and compliment in final bilaterals at the East Asia Summit.

Japan's latest whaling expedition into the Southern Ocean has again drawn heavy criticism.

Japan's retail market is potentially an exciting market for automated checkouts.

$24,000 trip included an All Blacks game and meetings with business and political leaders

'There is a possibility that the islet has disappeared.'

COMMENT: Trevor Mallard and Gerry Brownlee indulge in some rugby diplomacy.

What to see and do in each of the cities hosting Rugby World Cup games next year.

Why a Japanese park employee had been letting foreign visitors in free for years.

CPTPP will kick in on December 30, marking the first free trade deal between NZ and Japan

At many bathing facilities in Japan, people with tattoos are not permitted to enter.

Whanganui's latest All Black, Cullinane old boy Brett Cameron named in wider squad.

NZ sharemarket rebound is snuffed out by falls in Australia and Japan markets.

Art that finds beauty in what is broken inspires the sporting world.

Ancient and modern, fast-paced and peaceful, Tokyo offers unique treats for visitors.

The latest twist in the battle to find new customers.

Typhoon has hammered Japan in areas that include those devastated by a previous storm.

Half of those under 40 in Japan are still virgins and millions under 30 aren't even dating

Japanese voice actress Hiromi Igarashi is one of the special international guests.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, Japan's attitude towards tattoos is in the spotlight.

Forestry minister Shane Jones has been seeking more investment in New Zealand industry.

The SpaceX Big Falcon Rocket is scheduled to make the trip in 2023.