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First increase in Japanese births in Tokyo in 10 years
Japanese births in Tokyo hit 77,375 from January through November 2025.
Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
Donald Trump agreed to a two-week halt to attacks if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
NZ backs IOC move to bar trans women from female Olympic events
Official said extensive consultation and expert input has informed new policy.
Five Kiwi women reveal why small group food tours are selling out in NZ
Their new food-led tours are selling out in India, China, Sri Lanka and further afield.
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.
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Japan's Prime Minister to dissolve parliament for snap election
Sanae Takaichi is Japan's first woman PM, appointed in October.
Japanese ‘cat carver’ captures every detail of his subjects
Tokyo artist Makoto Nishi has spent three decades hand-carving lifelike cats.
United Airlines flight loses engine power after takeoff from Dulles Airport
The jet circled to burn off fuel before landing. Part of the engine cover fell off.
Japan summons China envoy over fighter jet incident
Japan says Chinese J-15 jets twice locked fire-control radar near Okinawa.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau confirm romance with intimate Japan post
An insider said: "It's exactly what she needs right now."
Emma Twigg wins world beach sprint gold to keep Olympic dream alive
Twigg, 38, reclaimed the world title by beating Austria's Magdalena Lobnig.
Takaichi, Trump swap praise for ‘new golden age’ of ties
The two leaders signed a deal to secure rare earths and critical minerals.
Stocks rise on China-US hopes, gold suffers biggest drop in a decade
Tokyo stocks hit new highs as Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female PM.
World-beating 'kick': Bay's first world athletics champion in home lane
The world 3000m steeplechase champ won't be able to compete at the big local meet.
Shot putter Maddi Wesche claims bronze at World Athletics Champs
'I've got bigger goals and bigger distances to come,' Wesche said.
Kiwi pole vault trio finish out of the medals
American Katie Moon won a third consecutive title.
'I thought I wouldn’t win': Kerr soars to high jump gold
His victory followed Geordie Beamish's steeplechase title a day earlier.
World Champs steeplechase gold medal for Hawke’s Bay greatest runner - Geordie Beamish
A farming boy from Hawke's Bay springs a moment of New Zealand athletics history.
How innovative ‘claw’ shoes helped pole vaulter break another world record
He cleared 6.30m to set a world record and secure another US$100,000 bonus.
'Best kick in the world': Willis on awkward moment watching Beamish world title run
The win follows his dramatic fall and recovery in the heats just two days ago.
Watch: Beamish storms home to win world steeplechase title
The win follows his dramatic fall and recovery in the heats just two days ago.