Japan
TPP top of agenda for English's talks with Japan's PM
The Prime Minister is hoping to breathe new life into the Trans-Pacific Partnership during his two-day trip to Japan.
'Glad to be Japanese' posters feature Chinese model
Controversial posters promoting national pride in Japan actually feature a Chinese woman.
Nights' Overseas - Japan
Palmerston North raised journalist Motoko Kakubayashi now resides in Tokyo and works for University of Tokyo's Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, pop. 126,434,964 (est… Audio
Powerful gang split sparks turf war fears in Japan
Some key members of the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi have left to form a splinter group in central Hyogo prefecture, Japanese media report.
Karen Walker: The changing tide of fashion
What does it take to run a global brand and continue to grow a business in a cluttered market? Karen Walker talks about the changing tides of fashion, the global marketplace and sleepless nights in an… Audio
NZ spied on Japan to help US - NSA document
Prime Minister Bill English does not expect reports that New Zealand spied on Japan during whaling talks will affect any future visits to the country.
The value of politeness
The Japanese really value being polite. How polite do you think New Zealanders are? Audio
North Korea fires ballistic missile near Japan
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile on the eve of the meeting between the presidents of China and the United States, where North Korea will be high on the talking agenda. Video, Audio
Black Sticks enhance chances of making final
The New Zealand women's hockey team has beaten Japan 1-nil to move up to second after four rounds of the Hawke's Bay Festival of Hockey.
Black Sticks draw with Australia
The New Zealand women's hockey team have drawn 1-all with Australia at the Hawke's Bay Festival of Hockey.
School children killed in Japanese avalanche
Seven Japanese high school students and their teacher have been killed in an avalanche at a ski resort.
Hikashu: Experimental sounds from Japan
Since 1978, Koichi Makigami has been making music with Hikashu, a collective who have taken in post-punk, new wave, krautrock and free jazz. With techniques and sounds borrowed from various indigenous… Video, Audio
Nights' Overseas - Motoko Kakubayashi
Palmerston North raised journalist now resides in Tokyo and works for University of Tokyo's Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, he'll be talking mask addictions, teenager… Audio
Japan gets first sumo champion in 19 years
Japan's first home-grown sumo grand champion in almost two decades will join the existing trio of champions, who are from Mongolia.
Group wants Olympic golf venue changed
A Japanese group has demanded the golf tournament of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics be shifted from the Club hosting it because they don't accept women as full members.
Top Japanese golfers to play NZ Open
Some of Japan's best golfers will compete in the 93rd New Zealand Open in Queenstown in March.
Japan defence minister visits Guam military bases
Japan's defence minister on Friday visited US military bases on Guam.
Pacific countries in Japan to discuss development and climate change
Pacific island ministers are in Tokyo tomorrow to discuss the region's development partnership with Japan.
Japanese ship caught with slaughtered whale in Australian waters - Sea Shepherd
The conservation group Sea Shepherd has released pictures showing a dead protected minke whale on board a Japanese whaling ship, allegedly inside Australia's whale sanctuary.
Japan, Australia both back TPP
Australia and Japan have committed to push ahead with the threatened Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and strengthen defence ties.
