Motorsport'Precise and committed': Endurance ace Hartley on what it takes to winBrendon Hartley and his co-drivers lead the WEC after victory at the Imola opener.08 May 05:31 PM
AucklandPlans for proposed Japanese 'comfort women' statue in Auckland garden deniedThe votes were 4-2 against the statue, labelled as a 'political statement'.29 Apr 03:13 AM
WorldFirst increase in Japanese births in Tokyo in 10 yearsJapanese births in Tokyo hit 77,375 from January through November 2025.14 Apr 12:32 AM
PremiumManufacturingDaikin opens $30m Christchurch hub to recycle climate-damaging refrigerant19 Feb 03:11 AM
PremiumRetailK-beauty favourite W cosmetics arrives in Auckland with Sylvia Park flagship19 Dec 03:40 AM
TravelHow to do Japan’s onsen towns right in winterGinzan’s ryokan is said to have inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.01 Nov 06:14 PM
WorldAsahi goes super dry: Japan 'days away' from running out of popular beerA ransomware attack on September 29 forced Asahi to halt production of its flagship beer.04 Oct 03:26 AM
WorldHaru-urara, Japan’s beloved losing racehorse, dies aged 29Haru-urara lost all 113 races but drew crowds of up to 8,000 to Kochi.10 Sep 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFinding stillness in one of the world’s biggest citiesNew York Times: Despite crowded streets, there's quiet places in the heart of the city.09 Sep 05:05 PM
WorldJapanese city proposes two-hour daily smartphone limitThe proposal has sparked a public backlash with many calling it unrealistic.22 Aug 05:42 AM
WorldJapanese PM's future uncertain as coalition loses upper house majorityThe LDP and Komeito secured only 41 seats, losing their majority.20 Jul 10:32 PM
World'Butter': the foodie feminist bestseller skewering sexism in JapanAsako Yuzuki was inspired by Kanae Kijima, a woman sentenced to death in 2012.15 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDNA reunion: Brother and sister find each other after 70 yearsAkihiko Yamamoto believed his American father abandoned him in Japan.04 Jul 02:41 AM
World'Can't take it anymore': Inside Japan's booming proxy quitting trendShota Shimizu calls HR to resign on behalf of clients.01 Jul 11:31 PM
WorldManga prophecy sparks flight cancellations to Japan amid quake fearsFlight sales from key Asian markets to Japan have declined due to the manga.19 Jun 10:45 PM
SportShaun Stevenson confirms departure from ChiefsThe news comes after he sought an immediate release from his NZ contracts in December.02 Jun 11:07 PM
TravelHave you made one of these faux pas in Japan? Two Japanese etiquette experts reveal the most common mistakes. 11 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksNew name on the kit: All Blacks secure multimillion-dollar sponsorship dealThe deal replaces Ineos, who ended their sponsorship earlier this year.30 Apr 06:00 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
Crime'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eateryThe restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.20 Jan 03:13 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
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
TravelIs this Japan’s last hidden gem?Few Japanese and even fewer foreigners are aware of its existence.12 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelWhy you should see the Japanese city of Kyoto from the waterJapan's former imperial capital Kyoto is a city laced with waterways.06 Oct 03:00 AM
TravelWhere to find the best pizza in Tokyo, the world's unexpected pizza capitalTokyo’s best-kept secret might just be its pizza.05 Oct 05:00 AM
TravelThis airline is offering Kiwis free domestic flightsThe offer is to help Kiwis explore more of the trending country.23 Sep 08:23 PM
