Japan
'We're entering a new phase of earthquakes in New Zealand'
Author Matthew Wright has looked back at New Zealand's history with earthquakes and where we stand with them today. The result is his new book, Living on Shaky Ground: The science and story behind New… Audio
Middle-age misery hits at 47.2
Dartmouth College Professor David Blanchflower has studied data across 132 countries to measure the relationship between wellbeing and age and come up with a U-shaped happiness curve, which reaches… Audio
#KuToo takes on glasses and make-up
Last month we mentioned that in Japan women were fighting against mandatory workplace rules, making them wear high heels everyday. They called the movement KuToo. The movement's now expanded. Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
The situation in Hong Kong continues to deteriorate. The now months-long protest movement has seen its first death, with live ammunition shot by police and more signs that a tougher Chinese response… Audio
Brown's coaching loyalties lie with Joseph
Japan assistant rugby coach Tony Brown says his loyalty is with Jamie Joseph.
All Blacks exit Rugby World Cup in inglorious fashion
Veteran commentator Keith Quinn joins the show to offer his analysis on the All Blacks' failed Rugby World campaign, which was derailed with a shock semifinal loss to England last night. Audio
International Correspondent: Motoko Kakubayashi
Bryan talks to Palmerston North raised journalist Motoko Kakubayashi who now resides in Tokyo and works for University of Tokyo's Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe. Audio
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks name team to play Ireland
The All Blacks have made a couple of surprise selections in the team to play Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Tokyo.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has left Ryan Crotty out of the… Video, Audio
Rugby World Cup: Is Japan's dream run about to end?
What has happened in previous match ups between South Africa and Japan counts for little in this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.
Ellison brothers remain connected with Māori culture in Japan
The three Ellison brothers love living and playing in Japan but one of their biggest goals is retaining their Māori tikanga.
Japan make their first RWC quarter-final
Japan produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby to beat Scotland 28-21 and reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.
The end of the Rugby World Cup for the three Pacific teams
The end of the group stage of the Rugby World Cup also signals the end of the tournament for the Pacific teams of Tonga, Fiji and Samoa. Audio
Brave Blossoms, fierce fans, and rugby conversions
Should we believe the Rugby World Cup's claims that the sport has taken over Japan? Audio
Brave Blossoms, fierce fans, and rugby conversions
Should we believe the Rugby World Cup's claims that the sport has taken over Japan?
AudioRugby World Cup: Japan's fight for the quarter-finals
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph claimed that seeing Typhoon Hagibis destroy parts of the country inspired his team to battle harder for a quarter-final place at the Rugby World Cup.
The Brave Blossoms… Video, Audio
Japan's rugby team makes history amidst typhoon clean up
Japan's rugby team makes history by reaching the RWC quarter finals while the clean up from devastating Typhoon Hagibis is in full swing. Audio
Typhoon Hagibis forces RWC to cancel games
The All Blacks final Rugby World Cup pool match against Italy has been called off due to the arrival of Super Typhoon Hagibis in Japan on Saturday. Audio
Overseas Correspondent - Japan
We get a local perspective on the Rugby World Cup from our overseas correspondent Motoko Kakubayashi. Audio
Rugby World Cup - All Blacks game cancelled as typhoon hits
As super typhoon Hagibis hits Japan, the upcoming All Blacks game against Italy has been cancelled.
On Thursday afternoon, World Rugby has made an unprecedented decision to cancel two Rugby World Cup… Video, Audio
Super Typhoon leaves CNMI unscathed, heads for Japan
Super Typhoon Hagibis has left the Northern Marianas "relatively unscathed" and is on its way to Japan.
