NEWS

Japan has so many empty homes that owners are giving them away

TOKYO: As many as eight million homes are currently standing empty in Japan. Now, the… read more

Japan suburbs face divergent futures as population ages

SAKURA/INZAI, CHIBA PREFECTURE: Katsuya Kodama’s wife died two years ago, and the 77-year-old keeps her… read more

Hospital rebuild fast-tracked but completion date extended

DUNEDIN: The Government has fast-tracked part of the new Dunedin Hospital build, but it appears… read more

Hospital shuttle marks one million passengers

CHRISTCHURCH: Canterbury DHB’s hospital shuttle marks a significant milestone this week. The shuttle service has… read more