WorldJapan scrambles to intercept Russian jetsRussian TU-95 nuclear bombers were picked up near Japan's Honshu island.31 Oct 02:41 AM
WorldJapan muscles up to combat N Korea's 'unprecedented, imminent threat'Under threat, one of N Korea's powerful neighbours is set to supercharge its military.23 Oct 09:25 PM
TourismKiwis 'rugged', 'unsophisticated': Japanese studyNew Zealand can seem "rugged" and "unsophisticated" to the Japanese, study finds.23 Oct 02:00 AM
BusinessChips are down! Wet sparks potato shortageA particularly wet winter has left Kiwi potato farmers millions of dollars out of pocket.14 Oct 04:53 AM
BusinessDeath by overwork at Olympics stadiumJapan's unforgiving work culture has claimed another life.11 Oct 09:35 PM
WorldMurder charge after apartment fire in Japan kills sixA woman and four boys were found dead, girl with stab wounds died in hospital.06 Oct 05:37 AM
New ZealandNiwa scientists frame our worldScientists find amazing shots in remote and extreme locations27 Sep 02:07 AM
AirlinesCar smashed by falling aircraft partPanel falls off aircraft after takeoff in Japan and falls on car.24 Sep 06:24 PM
WorldWhy no one has shot down Kim's missilesSimple but disturbing reason why Japan hasn't tried to destroy any of the six missiles.15 Sep 02:47 AM
WorldJapan mulls missile upgradeNorth Korea missile fear sets pre-emptive strike debate in motion.02 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldOne simple error away: Risk of war 'never been greater'Hundreds of thousands of people would be killed in minutes if North Korea started war.31 Aug 02:44 AM
WorldKorea on the brink after missile launchSouth Korea responds to North Korea's aggression by dropping bombs near border.29 Aug 07:55 AM
WorldJapan had no notice of missile flightThe launch comes as Pyongyang has been threatening to fire a missile close to Guam.29 Aug 12:44 AM
World'Grave threat' for Japan as North Korea launches missileJapanese government warns people to take precautions as missile fired.28 Aug 09:29 PM
TravelAPA Hotel Sugamo Ekimae, TokyoEli Orzessek checks into a compact hotel room overlooking 'Grandma's Harajuku'.18 Aug 08:00 PM
LifestyleAir NZ crew comes to aid of neglected pupAir New Zealand crew have rallied around to ensure one sweet dog is never neglected again.18 Aug 12:58 AM
WorldJapan holds first air-raid drills since WW2Japan is preparing itself if North Korea launches a nuclear attack.08 Aug 07:20 AM
WorldTyphoon Noru slams southern JapanAbout 9000 residents were ordered to evacuate their homes on Amami Oshima island.06 Aug 04:53 AM
WorldEerie note missing tourist leftTeacher vanished during Japan trip, without a trace - except for clue she left in suitcase02 Aug 06:40 PM
New ZealandSecret wartime Auckland plane crashes everyone knew aboutJapanese internees were being taken from Auckland to Australia for a prisoner exchange.01 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandWorld Masters Games pumped $63m into economyThe 2017 World Masters Games were a success with more than $63m pumped into the economy.26 Jul 07:54 PM
BusinessCultivating a taste for sakeJapanese brewers want to turn NZ into a nation of sake drinkers.24 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldRobot photographs damaged Fukushima reactorResearchers searching for signs of melted nuclear fuel in crippled Fukushima plant.20 Jul 02:34 AM
New ZealandKiwi family campaigns to end restraint in JapanJapanese government data shows more than 10,000 people were restrained in one year alone.19 Jul 11:28 PM
WorldKiwi's death puts Japan's mental health practices under spotlightJapanese campaign call for change after Kiwi died after being strapped to bed for 10 days.19 Jul 06:30 PM
WorldDoctor worked months before death at 105He set up a medical system that has made Japan one of the world's longest-lived nations.18 Jul 08:06 AM
WorldChina warns: 'get used to' bomber flightsChina has warned Japan that its bomber flights near Okinawa will continue.17 Jul 04:11 AM
New ZealandKiwi 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.12 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Black Widow of Kyoto' killed husbandShe admitted poisoning her husband to inherit his money one month after they married.12 Jul 02:50 AM
LifestyleIt's alive! The tuna that won't dieWatch: Gruesome video filmed in Japanese store has shocked customers.07 Jul 09:53 PM
LifestyleGonorrhoea 'superbug' spreading, says WHOWorld Health Organisation warns of untreatable strains of sexually transmitted infections.07 Jul 08:37 AM
New ZealandBrownlee condemns N Korea missile testForeign Minister Gerry Brownlee: missile flew same distance as Wellington to New Plymouth.04 Jul 06:43 AM
