Economy Japan's economy shrinks 1.3 per cent Japan's economy shrank an annualised 1.3 per cent in the latest quarter, beating market expectations of a 2.7-per cent contraction.15 Aug 01:15 AM
TravelFestival season in JapanFrom bonfire celebrations to dance displays, summer in Japan sees the staging of some unusual festivals.07 Aug 10:24 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ stocks drop after global plungeThe NZ stock exchange has fallen 2.5 per cent on opening, following a big slump on world markets overnight. The NZX 50 Index shed 80.89 points to 3297.86, the lowest level since December.04 Aug 10:58 PM
LifestyleMaking sense of the evil women do to other women<i>The Independent</i>'s Yasmin Alibhai-Brown on the shocking realities of human trafficking.18 Jul 04:00 AM
EntertainmentLady Gaga refutes claims she profited from charityLady Gaga has branded claims she tried to profit from her charity wristbands as "misguided".29 Jun 11:39 PM
EntertainmentLady Gaga 'retains' Japan charity moneyLady Gaga is being sued for $5 million (NZ$6.2 million) over her charity wristbands.27 Jun 09:05 PM
