Latest fromTokyo

The best hotels in the world have been named. Did NZ make the cut?
Two Australia hotels made the list, so how did Aotearoa fare?

Why Tokyo's Sancha neighbourhood is the perfect base for first-timers
Bonus, it flies completely under the tourist radar.

Mosako - the sweet Japanese dog cared for by Air NZ crew
Michelle Little reflects on what Mosako taught her Kiwi friends as the crew say goodbye.

Discover the best of NZ, Australia and afar with this week's travels deals
You may even find yourself on a train with Hilary Barry.

Editorial: Golden generation sets Olympic challenge for Halberg judges
OPINION: Spare a thought for next year's Halberg Awards judges.

In her own words: Dame Lisa Carrington on a decade of dominance
The kayak queen's remarkable success is the product of an incredible work ethic.

Editorial: Olympic debate over trans inclusion hits female boxers hard
Female boxers are being targeted by anti-transgender activists

Water logged: Charting Luuka Jones' journey to her fifth Games
From naive teen to Olympic medalist, Luuka Jones shares her journey.

Ceremonial kūwaha finds permanent home in Tokyo
Christopher Luxon attends the blessing at the NZ Embassy.

NZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercial
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's meeting with Japanese counterpart unaffected.

Fed-up Japanese town blocks Mt Fuji view
Fujikawaguchiko takes drastic measures to prevent overcrowding at the popular photo spot.

Revealed: Vast number of condoms available at Paris Olympics
Cardboard beds make a return from the Tokyo Games in 2021.

How much? A price guide to the world's most popular cities
From London to New York, which cities are going to cost you the most?

One dead, seven missing after two Japanese navy helicopters crash
The two aircraft likely crashed after colliding in the air, says Japan's defence minister.

Japan reveals steep day charge to cut 'excessive' Mt Fuji crowds
From July pilgrims and tourists will be charged to climb Japan’s sacred mountain.

Taylor Swift jets in to Super Bowl from Tokyo Dome
'We’re all gonna go on a great adventure', Swift tells Tokyo fans.

The call that saved 379 lives on burning Japanese Airlines plane
It was a flight attendant who had to inform pilots of the cabin fire.

Mickey Mouse performs Samoan slap dance
'The dancing seems almost too good, so it might even be an islander under the mask.'

Watch: Explosive volcanic eruption creates new island off Japan
The first images of the youngest island on the planet have been released.

Has Prince Harry broken his social media hiatus?
Harry has emerged in a rare Instagram post - but it's the caption that's piqued interest.