Japan
Nights' Overseas Reports - 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. Audio
Russia's Troubled Environmental History
University of York Department of History Anniversary Prof. David Moon on getting to grips with another cultural point of view, in this case, how Russians and Soviets have managed the impact of human… Audio
Painting for a Purpose
Art and activism merge to create large-scale breath-taking murals around environmental issues that affect the oceans. Audio
Rooting for the Radish
Geraldine farmers Gerald and Judy Pemberton grow Komatsuna radish seeds for South Pacific Seeds, a specialist hybrid vegetable seed production company based in Methven. The company also donates some… Audio
Rooting for the Radish
Geraldine farmers Gerald and Judy Pemberton grow Komatsuna radish seeds for South Pacific Seeds, a specialist hybrid vegetable seed production company based in Methven. The company also donates some…
AudioMarine life taken global by tsunami trash
The millions of tonnes of debris from Japan's devastating tsunami nearly five years ago are continuing to carry sea life thousands of kilometres across the ocean - and scientists warn they could wash… Audio, Gallery
Japanese satellite out of control in space
Japanese scientists are scrambling to save an out-of control satellite worth a quarter of a billion dollars, launched just last month. Audio
Japanese teenager escapes abductor after two years
A 15-year-old girl escaped after two years of captivity when her kidnapper went out and left the door to his Tokyo apartment unlocked.
NZ will keep fighting whale hunt - McCully
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has criticised Japan for continuing whaling in the Southern Ocean.
Japanese POWs - David Hill
Two kilometres north of Featherston on State Highway 2, there is a roadside memorial carved in stone that reads "Behold the summer grass; All that remains of the dreams of warriors". These are words… Audio
Anniversary of Fukushima earthquake approaching
Thursday will mark five years since a magnitude 9 earthquake struck Japan triggering a tsunami and killing almost 16,000 people. Audio
Chiefs add two to squad
The Chiefs have added two players to their roster following a couple of season-ending injuries.
The Expats
Time for our weekly catch-up with an Expat. And today we're speaking with New Zealander, Kelly Charles Bolton. Kelly has been living in Japan and he has a rather unusual job, he's a fake priest. Audio
Climate change hub comes close to reality
A regional Climate Change Centre funded by Japan is nearing reality in Samoa. Audio
Does NZ need the sushi police?
You've heard of the Michelin stars for restaurants -- the one, two and coveted three stars? Well, now Japan's poised to bring in the gold, silver and bronze awards for sushi. Audio
Does NZ need Tokyo's sushi police?
Japan's proposed international certification for sushi is being welcomed by some makers, and eaters, in New Zealand.
Diplomacy only way to end Japanese whaling- Law expert
Members of the International Whaling Commission's scientific committee are calling for an overhaul of the commission's procedures after Japan has once again used science as a reason to resume whaling… Audio
Nights' Overseas Reports - 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
Sea Shepherd caught short as Japan extends whaling search area
The Japanese whaling fleet seems to be winning its annual battle with Sea Shepherd in the Southern Ocean. Audio
Sea Shepherd stretched as Japanese ramp up whaling
The Japanese whaling fleet appears to have side-stepped its long-time adversaries, Sea Shepherd. Audio
