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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
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)
History unfolds on the atmospheric streets of old Kyoto during this grand costume parade.
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.
Tokyo Govt avoids shrine visit on VJ day
Japan yesterday commemorated the 65th anniversary of its surrender in World War II.
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.
NZ named third-best place to die
NZ is one of the best places to shuffle off the mortal coil, according to a new index.
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
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
Good on Pete Bethune, writes Matt McCarten.
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
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
Reports say Pete Bethune's prosecution in Tokyo has demanded a two-year prison term.