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The reason British man got Punch the monkey tattooed on his chest
He said he was inspired by Punch's ability to 'keep on, even when the chips are down'.
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Experts weigh in after Punch the monkey dragged by neck around enclosure floor
Footage of the incident shows Punch running over rocks to his orangutan soft toy.
G7 leaders, including Trump, reiterate ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’
They highlighted new US-led mediation efforts this year in Geneva and Abu Dhabi.
How the world’s most boring market became a ‘battlefield’
New York Times: Trading in Japanese bonds is roaring back to life.
Editorial: Japan sells more nappies for adults than babies – is NZ heading the same way?
OPINION: Births have stalled and the country's fertility rate is at a record low.
Japan PM Takaichi looks to establish dominance, following Abe’s style
She is attempting to strengthen the role of the PM’s office in running the government.
Was Zoi robbed of gold? Snowboarding world split over Olympic slopestyle result
The 24-year-old’s silver at the Milano-Cortina Games is her fifth Olympic medal.
Daikin opens $30m Christchurch hub to recycle climate-damaging refrigerant
The 7861sq m site will recycle refrigerant from end-of-life heat pumps.
Abandoned baby monkey wins fans after bonding with soft toy
Zookeepers in Japan cared for Punch after his mother left him soon after birth.
China’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run high
Chinese opt to stay at home, hitting domestic slopes in the country's northeast.
Skip the guidebook: How these events unlock a city's real culture
You may not be a fan, but these events show the real side of any destination.
Gregor Paul: Why new ABs coach must fight to free Mo’unga to face the Boks
OPINION: Richie Mo'unga will be barred from All Blacks duty until October this year.
Young mum who turned ovarian cancer battle into campaign dies aged 35
Ruby Smith donated her cancer journey song to the Ovarian Cancer Foundation NZ.
Japan puts faith in first female prime minister
Exit polls suggest Sanae Takaichi’s LDP will secure 316 of 465 seats.
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Japan snap election: Sanae Takaichi eyes big win despite heavy snow
Polls tip the Prime Minister's LDP to win a clear majority in the Lower House.
Flying start: All three NZ snowboarders through to Olympic Big Air final
Lyon Farrell, 27, nailed 81.50 on his last run to jump into seventh spot.
US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies
China currently mines about 60% and processes 90% of the world's rare earths.
'Terribly disturbing': Scholar battles 43 YouTube channels posting AI deepfakes
His office found 43 channels using AI to mimic him, often on tense global issues.
Gregor Paul: Why the All Blacks job no longer attracts all our best coaches
OPINION: Historical distrust of NZ Rugby has put off top contenders like Joe Schmidt.
NZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violence
Analysts say donors rushed in amid fears of China expanding its aid footprint.
Australian woman dies after becoming caught in Japan ski lift
Her backpack strap snagged on the chair as she tried to get off the lift.
Asia-Pacific airlines have fastest growth of any region as carriers ‘scramble’ to meet travel demand
Airline boss says it's crucial to fix supply-chain headache this year.
Gregor Paul: Joseph, Rennie and Foster could recreate All Blacks coaching dream team
OPINION: NZR to only invite Kiwis to apply who have led test sides like Japan or Ireland.
Japan restarting world's biggest nuclear plant
The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant has been offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Life sentence for Abe gunman who built his own weapon over family ruin
Tetsuya Yamagami used a handmade gun to kill Japan's ex-PM at a 2022 campaign event.
Will Richie Mo'unga still return to the ABs now that Razor has gone?
Richie Mo’unga has signed an 18-month deal, commencing in July.
2026 travel destinations: 52 places to go this year
From Algeria to Australia, the NYT has unveiled its list of 52 places to visit this year.
After an earthquake, preserving a slow craft in a fast world
New York Times: Wajima holds a singular place in lacquer traditional artwork.
Opinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this year
Japan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.