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Japan muscles up to combat N Korea's 'unprecedented, imminent threat'
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Death by overwork at Olympics stadium
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Murder charge after apartment fire in Japan kills six
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Korea on the brink after missile launch
South Korea responds to North Korea's aggression by dropping bombs near border.
Japan had no notice of missile flight
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'Grave threat' for Japan as North Korea launches missile
Japanese government warns people to take precautions as missile fired.
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Air NZ crew comes to aid of neglected pup
Air New Zealand crew have rallied around to ensure one sweet dog is never neglected again.
Japan holds first air-raid drills since WW2
Japan is preparing itself if North Korea launches a nuclear attack.
Typhoon Noru slams southern Japan
About 9000 residents were ordered to evacuate their homes on Amami Oshima island.
Eerie note missing tourist left
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Secret wartime Auckland plane crashes everyone knew about
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World Masters Games pumped $63m into economy
The 2017 World Masters Games were a success with more than $63m pumped into the economy.
Cultivating a taste for sake
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Robot photographs damaged Fukushima reactor
Researchers searching for signs of melted nuclear fuel in crippled Fukushima plant.
Kiwi family campaigns to end restraint in Japan
Japanese government data shows more than 10,000 people were restrained in one year alone.
Kiwi's death puts Japan's mental health practices under spotlight
Japanese campaign call for change after Kiwi died after being strapped to bed for 10 days.
Doctor worked months before death at 105
He set up a medical system that has made Japan one of the world's longest-lived nations.
China warns: 'get used to' bomber flights
China has warned Japan that its bomber flights near Okinawa will continue.
Kiwi tied to bed for 10 days: 'Why did he die?'
The family of a young Kiwi who died in a Japanese hospital are demanding change.
'Black Widow of Kyoto' killed husband
She admitted poisoning her husband to inherit his money one month after they married.