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Japan deals with 'tourist pollution'
Excessive growth in tourism has damaged the environment and disturbed residents' lives.
Editorial: Serena and crowd's behaviour disappointing
EDITORIAL: Naomi Osaka played like a champion and shouldn't feel regret at her win.
Desperate search for Japan landslide survivors
At least 16 dead as quake in Hokkaido sets off slips in tragic week for Japan.
NZ dollar drops as investors seek safe havens from Trump's trade war
Investors flocked to Japan's currency in the lead up to Trump's latest tariff decision.
Photos reveal extent of destruction after Japan quake
Residents in Sapporo were shaken from their beds when it struck Hokkaido at 3:08am.
Claims Japan killed whales in new Ross Sea reserve
Top NZ scientist dismayed at allegations of Japanese whaling in new Antarctic reserve.
Kiwi caught up in 6.7 Japan quake 'thought of Christchurch'
Epicentre is 25km from Hokkaido's main airport.
No Kiwis reportedly injured in Japan earthquake - MFAT
There are 549 Kiwis registered on SafeTravel as being in Japan at the moment.
Buildings collapse, people trapped: Massive quake hits Japan
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has rocked the city of Sapporo in northern Japan.
Typhoon Jebi slams western Japan, leaving eight dead
More than 700 flights were cancelled after Kansai Airport was flooded during typhoon.
'Strongest typhoon in 25 years': Incredible moment roof disintegrates
Typhoon Jebi, packing winds of up to 216km/h, made landfall around midday.
Pizza vending machine debuts in Japan
People are lining up after a rare pizza vending machine from Italy appeared in Hiroshima.
Huge China-backed free trade deal looms after US snub
US trade war and Japan push raises prospects for mega Asia free-trade deal, including NZ.
Why Nestle wants your DNA
Nestle is launching a programme to help consumers make healthier choices.
Japanese authorities consider action over David Farrier series
Dark Tourist is under scrutiny from Japanese authorities over footage of Fukushima.
Japan: This little piggy went to market
Porky faces, fishy balls and medicinal mozuku are all on the menu in Okinawa.
Kiwi academics unravel one of history's biggest scientific frauds
Influence of fake trials will sadly continue to influence people for decades to come.
Vista profit climbs 36 per cent
The Auckland-based cinema software developer lifted first-half revenue to $60.1m
Auckland drops out of Top 10 Liveable Cities
The only New Zealand city to be considered has now dropped out of the Top 10.
Okinawans battle against plan to relocate US base
Tens of thousands of protesters vowed to stop planned relocation of a U.S military base.
Japanese rescue workers confirmed dead after helicopter crash
All nine people aboard a Japanese search and rescue helicopter have been confirmed dead.
Japanese royal wedding called off
Royal wedding on hold until a financial dispute within the fiance's family is solved.
Toyota: Kick off in the city of two halves
Shoba Pillai finds Toyotas culture and people are just as fascinating.
Cats find fame travelling Japan in a converted pushchair
Adorable pictures show how a pair of cats have developed a fondness for travel.
Case for a viable partnership
The economies included in the CPTPP account for 13.5 per cent of world GDP.
In Japan, boat tours of fanciful formations
A 79-year-old finds his life's work guiding others around the beauty of his island home.
The H-Files: A plane, a whistling sound and a thud
Auckland pilot killed in fall from open-top training plane in World War II.
Japan axes 50,000 Airbnbs ahead of Rugby World Cup
AirBnB hosts have removed 80 per cent of the website's listings in Japan.
Honor Carter reveals new career pathway
The wife of former All Black Dan Carter is now studying to be a naturopath.