Tokyo
Five a day: Pentathlete Rebecca Jamieson
Rebecca Jamieson is the first ever female athlete to qualify to represent New Zealand in the Modern Pentathlon at the Olympic Games. While most athletes preparing for the Olympics focus on one sport… Audio, Gallery
Hammer time: Julia Ratcliffe aims for the Olympics
Hammer thrower Julia Ratcliffe won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Now she has her heart set on a medal at this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo. Video, Audio
Calling Home: Brigid-Anne Gilbert in Berlin
Brigid-Anne Gilbert has been living in Berlin for the past seven years and is firmly entrenched in the local and international music industries. Audio, Gallery
Heat in Tokyo raises concerns ahead of Olympic Games
Soaring temperatures in Japan have killed at least 57 people since late July highlighting the health threat to athletes and fans at next year's Tokyo Olympic games.
Japan becoming leading destination for NZ rugby players
Japan is becoming a leading destination for New Zealand rugby players heading offshore due to its short season, quick flight home and rugby that's a bit easier on the body than the bloodied fields of… Audio
Sincere apologies for train's 20 second early departure
A rail company in Japan has apologised after one of its trains departed 20 seconds early.
TPP back on track with Japan's support
Bill English has emerged from talks with Shinzo Abe pleased with the Japanese Prime Minister's commitment to implementing the Trans Pacific Partnership. Audio
TPP remains firmly on agenda for NZ delegation in Japan
The Prime Minister Bill English will press the case for continuing work on the Trans Pacific Partnership when he meets with Shinzo Abe in Tokyo tonight. RNZ Insight's Philippa Tolley is in Tokyo and… Audio
US could benefit from TPP despite withdrawal
As Prime Minister pushes the case for the Trans Pacific Partnership with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Trade Minister, Todd McClay, says the United States will benefit from the Trans-Pacific… Audio
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
Japan By Rail
Shaun D Wilson travels around Japan, from Tokyo to Sapporo in the north and back again - all via rail. In Tokyo, after struggling to find his hostel, Shaun visits Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a… Audio, Gallery
Snow falls in Tokyo
It has not snowed in the Japanese capital in November for more than 50 years.
IOC confident Tokyo costs can be reduced
The International Olympic Committee says costs for the 2020 Tokyo Games looked "very high" and would work with organisers to cut them.
Rowing voices concerns about possible Olympic shift
Rowing's world governing body has expressed its concerns about the possibility that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic venue is to be shifted away from the Japanese capital.
Japan's alleged mass killer had history with police
Twenty six year old Satoshi Uematsu has been named as the man alleged to have killed nineteen people with disabilities in a knife attack at a facility just west of Tokyo. He's a former employee who… Audio
Shoes cost more than the latest tech gadget
How much attention do you pay to your feet and what is the cost of wearing bad shoes? Footwear designer Takano Keitaro says he sees more damage today to people's feet than ever before. Audio
Painting for a Purpose
Art and activism merge to create large-scale breath-taking murals around environmental issues that affect the oceans. Audio
Olympic surfing to be held on shore
Surfing at the 2020 Olympics would be held in a wave pool if it is confirmed by the IOC.
Surfing and climbing at the Olympics
Surfing, climbing and baseball could be included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after organisers announced their final list of new sports to the world governing body.
Scrapped Christchurch flights to impact SI
Air New Zealand is scrapping direct flights from Tokyo to Christchurch, a move the lead tourism agency says will hurt tourism operators across the South Island. Audio
