WorldJapan auctions emergency rice reserves as prices soarRice shortages have caused prices to nearly double over a year.10 Mar 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: The mother-daughter combo making high-quality matchaTessa Stockdale talks to Tom Raynel about her business Nomu Matcha.02 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleShe thought she had jet lag. Doctors found parasitic worms in her brainThe infection was linked to eating raw sushi and swimming in Hawaii.22 Feb 04:51 AM
TravelThis jet-lag cure may be a little bit indulgent but it’s 100% effectiveYou’ll want to add one of these incredible experiences to your long-haul route.21 Feb 06:00 PM
BusinessJapan lifts rice supply to combat high pricesJapan said it will release a fifth of its rice stockpile to offset very high prices. 16 Feb 03:52 AM
TravelClueless about Tokyo? These are the city's most stylish neighbourhoodsWhere to find Tokyo’s trendiest areas for the first-time visitor.13 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: How Razor can win his battle over All Blacks eligibilityOPINION: Razor can't be made to feel that he has lost his licence to push the issue.13 Feb 03:00 AM
Travel newsJapan Airlines pilots grounded over drinking before Melbourne flightThe two pilots conspired to lie to the airline about their alcohol consumption.08 Feb 11:24 PM
BusinessNissan shares dive 4.8% as merger talks with Honda reportedly collapseNissan and Honda began merger talks in December to form the third-largest automaker.06 Feb 01:47 AM
TravelIt's never too early to book your next holiday with these unmissable travel dealsFrom Scotland to Japan's revered ski fields, your next adventure awaits.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: The concerns raised for Robertson by Mo'unga's Japan decisionOPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to find new talent for the All Blacks' 10 jersey.02 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldJapan scrambles jets as Russian bombers fly near countryRussian military 'has been active on an ongoing basis' around Japan, spokesperson said.31 Jan 08:49 AM
Super RugbyBarrett backs NZ Rugby’s ‘backbone’ on eligibility rulesBarrett is back with the Blues after a season in Japan.29 Jan 05:42 PM
TravelExploring the most famous abandoned island in AsiaThe island fell into disrepair in 1974. Now, it's been completely reborn.28 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelThese 2025 travel deals are perfect for your next adventureYour dream holiday awaits.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: These Japanese games are as fun now as they were hundreds of years ago!Reporter Nyla is at Hello Japan, where the Land of the Rising Sun has come to the Land of the Long White Cloud with games, fashion, and even animation from Studio Ghibli.Watch26 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelThe little-known resort village that's home to one of Japan's must-see attractionsBelieved to have inspired the film "Spirited Away".21 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFalling birth rates raise prospect of sharp decline in living standardsFinancial Times: Warnings people must produce more and work longer to plug growth gap.15 Jan 08:54 PM
Travel newsWe’re full! Hotspots fight overtourismWe take a look at some measures taken worldwide to ease the pressure of mass tourism.15 Jan 07:48 PM
World6.8-magnitude quake prompts Japan tsunami alertThere were small tsunamis in the area, but no major damage.13 Jan 05:15 PM
WorldHammer attack at Tokyo university wounds at least eight people 'A woman in her 20s has been arrested.'10 Jan 08:21 AM
LifestyleJapan ‘poop master’ gives back to natureWhen nature calls, Masana Izawa heads out to the woods and does as bears do.10 Jan 03:33 AM
New Zealand'So grateful': Student receives scholarships to go to India and Japan'I never ever thought I would get anything like this before.'10 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldGiant tuna ‘as fat as a cow’ sells for $2.3 million in JapanIt's one of the most expensive tuna to be sold in the history.05 Jan 10:32 PM
WorldWorld’s oldest person dies at 116 in JapanFollowing Tomiko Itooka's death, the title of world's oldest passes to a Brazilian nun.05 Jan 12:20 AM
TravelWhat grown-up fun looks like! Sisters fly to Japan for culture, cuisine, and kinshipSisters doin' it for themselves.25 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We're wasting our waste when it could be powering our economyOPINION: Our waste per capita levels are high and recycling low, but progress is possible.22 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldDenmark denies Japan's extradition request for anti-whaling activistSea Shepherd founder Paul Watson has been detained since 2012.17 Dec 07:14 PM
BusinessRare foreign-born CEO says Japan needs immigration to thriveNot all the non-Japanese CEOs have had a smooth ride, as the country's economy struggles.15 Dec 06:13 PM
New ZealandWhat it’s like aboard a super-luxury cruise sailing from Alaska to JapanEverything you need to know about one of the world’s most luxurious cruise liners.15 Dec 05:00 AM
TravelTwo of the most blissful nights you could spend at any Tokyo hotelIt’s not all white-on-beige minimalist design in the Japanese capital.13 Dec 06:00 AM
TravelThe perfect winter trip to Japan for non-skiersSnowshoeing, snow canoeing and onsens – who says you need skis to enjoy snow?11 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke KirknessLuke Kirkness: All Blacks' US success raises questions about home matchesOPINION: Balancing domestic passion and international ambitions will be a hard task.30 Nov 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulInside Rugby: How the All Blacks are hoping to bring back Richie Mo'ungaOPINION: New Zealand Rugby's bid to bring Mo'unga home faces challenges.24 Nov 07:19 PM
