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![Basketball: Tall Ferns lose series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Basketball: Tall Ferns lose series
A top performance from Jillian Harmon was in vain as the New Zealand women's basketball team suffered a series loss to Japan.
![NZ scientist Russian spy suspect](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
NZ scientist Russian spy suspect
One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.
![Don't miss: Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Ages)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Don't miss: Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Ages)
History unfolds on the atmospheric streets of old Kyoto during this grand costume parade.
![Review: Dragon Quest IX](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Review: Dragon Quest IX
It's Japan's best-loved game and now in its ninth incarnation and third decade, it might finally be catching on in the West. Giles Richards reports.
![Students suspended for drinking sake on Japan trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Students suspended for drinking sake on Japan trip
Senior students from Auckland's King's College were suspended for two days for drinking sake on a night out.
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Bethune 'downright ungrateful', says PM
John Key has called anti-whaling protester Pete Bethune "downright ungrateful" after he slammed the Government.
![Bethune backs Sea Shepherd explanation for ban](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bethune backs Sea Shepherd explanation for ban
Pete Bethune says he fully supports Sea Shepherd, despite the organisation "booting him out" during his trial in Japan.
![<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Government failed in duty to stand up for citizens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Government failed in duty to stand up for citizens
Good on Pete Bethune, writes Matt McCarten.
![Peter Bethune returns home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Peter Bethune returns home
Anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune has arrived back in New Zealand, ending his five month-long nightmare.
![Sea Shepherd did 'deal' with Japanese](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Sea Shepherd did 'deal' with Japanese
A deal negotiated with the Japanese resulted in a suspended sentence for anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, but means he won't be on the next Sea Shepherd protest.
![Pete Bethune to be sentenced tomorrow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Pete Bethune to be sentenced tomorrow
Reports say Pete Bethune's prosecution in Tokyo has demanded a two-year prison term.
![Underworld links tarnish sumo stars' reputations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Underworld links tarnish sumo stars' reputations
Storm clouds are gathering above the beloved Japanese sport of sumo.