Mayor, officials on $50,000 Asia trip
Tory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.
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China bans seafood from Japan after Fukushima nuclear wastewater released
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Japan begins releasing radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Fukushima nuclear plant has begun releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water.
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Hiroshima mayor calls nuclear deterrence 'folly' on 78th anniversary of bombing
An atomic bomb was dropped by the US on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
‘Barbenheimer’ isn’t funny in nuclear-scarred Japan
New York Times: Jubilant fusion of the two films has caused anger in Japan.
Will there be enough cables for the clean energy transition?
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All Blacks XV make seven changes for Japan clash
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Canadian teen arrested in Japan for scratching message in Edo-era temple
The 17-year-old is reported to have written a message into the Edo-era woodwork.
'Unimaginable': South Korea slams Japan's nuclear wastewater plans
South Korea has criticised plans to release treated wastewater from Fukushima power plant.
New Zealand knocked out of World Rugby under-20 championship
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UN nuclear chief to give final report on release of Fukushima radioactive water
The head of the UN nuclear agency is in Japan to meet with government leaders.
This remote Japanese village opens its doors to guests for first time in decades
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He remembers getting to Italy "with a one-way ticket and half a plan."
Two dead after shooting at Japanese army base
Suspect fired a rifle at other soldiers during a shooting exercise.
PM to visit China as it hits back over joint statement
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will lead a group of business leaders to China.
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NZ and Japan’s defence cooperation strengthened
It comes amid growing concerns about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Kiwi pro wrestler chasing world champion status
The grind inside New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) has paid off for Aaron Henare.
Nato's gang of four in the Indo Pacific
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Four dead, including two police officers, after attack in central Japan
Four people including two police officers were killed in Nagano.
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