SailingTauranga Olympic silver medallist testing Olympic waters49er FX sailors -Alex Maloney and Tauranga's Molly Meech to compete in Tokyo 2020 test12 Aug 03:46 AM
BusinessToo cocky? All Blacks fans splurge $20k on RWC dealsConfident Kiwis forked out big before the All Blacks' RWC odds of victory lengthened10 Aug 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'We don't have to rely on men anymore': Japan's women opt out of marriageNew York Times: Unmarried women over 25 are referred to as "Christmas cake" in Japan.05 Aug 10:47 PM
WorldBad blood over goods and servicesSouth Koreans are boycotting Japanese products as a dispute between the countries grows.02 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuRotorua students taking Māori culture to JapanFrom Rugby World Cup activations to pop-up performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Jul 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelTrain check: Sapporo to Furano on the Lavender ExpressDenise Stephens travels from Sapporo to Furano on the Lavender Express train.30 Jul 04:00 AM
TravelWhangārei mother teaches Japanese to rugby fansJapanese lessons offered in Whangārei for World Cup-bound rugby fans.28 Jul 08:00 PM
WorldMan screaming 'You die!' kills 33 at anime studioThe fire was the worst mass killing in Japan since 2016.18 Jul 06:55 PM
OlympicsWhanganui judoka Keightley Watson wins goldKeightley Watson has won gold in the Hong Kong Asian Cup over the weekend.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportWorld champs to be valuable experience for climberWhanganui's Rachel Māia's next challenge is world paraclimbing championships in France.16 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessGrannies in running shoes: The Uber Eats of JapanRide-sharing is banned in Japan. So Uber had to improvise.07 Jul 08:24 PM
WorldRecord levels of rain in Japan force 1 million people to evacuateThe massive downpour has brought more than the monthly average in 72 hours.03 Jul 07:27 PM
WorldComment: Ivanka didn't belong anywhere near the DMZ or G-20 summitComment: Who benefits most from her government role — the American people or her family?03 Jul 06:19 AM
New ZealandPeters: Japan restarting commercial whaling 'concerning'But Green MP Gareth Hughes wants Peters to express his concerns to Japan personally.02 Jul 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan to import deadly viruses as scientists prepare for Rugby World CupSCMP: Experts want to study some of world's deadliest viruses in preparation for RWC.02 Jul 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJapan resumes commercial whaling. But is there an appetite for it?New York Times: The industry took a more than 30 year hiatus. Can it survive upon return?01 Jul 09:11 PM
LifestyleKimono no-no: Kim K ditches label name after backlashSocial media users were quick to express their outrage when the name was announced.01 Jul 06:28 PM
TravelSing along: Around the world in three Karaoke barsThe universal language of Karaoke translates into any environment, almost. . .29 Jun 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCleansing plastic from oceans: Big ask for a country that loves wrapNew York Times: Japan is showcasing plastics recycling at the G20.28 Jun 06:00 AM
TravelJapan Airlines bans pilots from drinking - againThe ruling comes after a series of incidents in which pilots have been unable to fly.27 Jun 05:00 AM
WorldWatch: Zoo's hilarious lion drill with person in lion costumeNotice the expressions of the actual real lions.24 Jun 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIn Japan, it's a riveting TV plot: Can a worker go home on time?New York Times: I Will Not Work Overtime, Period! - modest Japan TV hit strikes a chord.20 Jun 03:08 AM
WorldJapan pushes 300 North Korean boats out of fishing groundsJapan says hundreds of North Korean boats tried to poach in oceans rich with squid.18 Jun 06:37 AM
New ZealandNZ's healthcare system ranked 18th globallyNew Zealand's healthcare system ranked 18th place jointly with the UK.18 Jun 05:26 AM
TravelInside Japan's 'most exclusive' naked spaA exclusive relaxation hot spot requires you to check your inhibitions at the door.16 Jun 08:21 PM
EconomyThe economic signal we should all be worried aboutCOMMENT: Low interest rates aren't always ideal.16 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan desperately needs more day care workers. New mothers need not applyNew York Times: She had a job crucial for Japan. Then she got pregnant and was forced out.10 Jun 12:14 AM
TravelBlowing your nose, eating on the go, littering: What not to do in JapanJapan's customs can be confusing, but there are simple ways to fit in when you travel08 Jun 09:10 PM
World#KuToo movement gains momentum after minister's high-heel demandMinister declares women wearing high heels "is necessary and reasonable" in the workplace.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAccident-damaged Japanese import numbers on the riseKiwi car dealer in Japan worries about accident repaired cars heading for NZ.07 Jun 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan's extreme recluses already faced stigma. Now, after knifings, they're fearedNew York Times: Even before the recent violence, the recluses were vilified.07 Jun 12:29 AM
New ZealandTraffic pollution levels in Auckland were compared with city in Japan - and the news isn't goodAuckland had higher levels of a harmful compound when compared with a Japanese city.03 Jun 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLet's not upset the President: The White House tells the navy to hide the U.S.S. McCainNew York Times: The hide-the-ship scheme during Trump's trip drew a torrent of criticism.31 May 01:08 AM
TravelAnimal cafes: Japan's ugly otter-smuggling underbellyThere has been a craze in Tokyo for shops that feature live animal petting zoos.30 May 01:09 AM
