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What you need to know about skiing in Japan and how to keep yourself safe on the slopes

7 February 2026

Australians flock to Japan each year to take advantage of its unique and plentiful snow, but it's not just the travel costs that are mounting.

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The Black Ferns Sevens have kicked off their Perth World Series campaign with a 34-12 victory over Japan in pool play
	7 Feb: The Black Ferns Sevens have kicked off their Perth World Series campaign with a 34-12 victory over Japan in pool play... more

Auckland FC lead Sydney FC 1-nil midway through their A-League clash at Mt Smart
	7 Feb: Auckland FC lead Sydney FC 1-nil midway through their A-League clash at Mt Smart... more

In one-day Ford Trophy men's cricket, Canterbury have beaten Northern Districts by eight wickets
	7 Feb: In one-day Ford Trophy men's cricket, Canterbury have beaten Northern Districts by eight wickets... more

Returning All Black Jordie Barrett is adamant the Hurricanes are better than their preseason scoreline against the Chiefs may suggest
	7 Feb: Returning All Black Jordie Barrett is adamant the Hurricanes are better than their preseason scoreline against the Chiefs may suggest... more

Breakers coach Petteri Koponen is refusing to let recent results diminish their intensity ahead of tonight's fixture against Illawarra in Auckland
	7 Feb: Breakers coach Petteri Koponen is refusing to let recent results diminish their intensity ahead of tonight's fixture against Illawarra in Auckland... more

Sarpreet Singh has declared his allegiance once more with the Wellington Phoenix, after being signed for the remainder of the A-League season
	7 Feb: Sarpreet Singh has declared his allegiance once more with the Wellington Phoenix, after being signed for the remainder of the A-League season... more

Two Japanese players top the leaderboard midway through the PGA golf Tour's Phoenix Open
	7 Feb: Two Japanese players top the leaderboard midway through the PGA golf Tour's Phoenix Open... more

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch on Day 1, Saturday, February 7
	7 Feb: Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan today.... more

Black Ferns Sevens star Jorja Miller's joking she might pass more this weekend in Perth
	7 Feb: Black Ferns Sevens star Jorja Miller's joking she might pass more this weekend in Perth... more

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09 Feb: Champion halfback Adam Reynolds will finish his stellar career at the end of the NRL season ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week +++++++++++++++++

01 Feb: New Zealand's teenage running star says he wants to go even faster .. after another Worlds' best ++++++++++++++++

25 Jan: Former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones has called on New Zealand Rugby to come clean on the REAL reason for Scott Robertson's sacking ++++++++++++++

10 Feb: A coroner has ruled that Highlanders and Maori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop died of natural causes ++++++++++++++

16 Jan: Auckland FC's imperious away form is being put down to connections off the pitch +++++++++++++

20 Jan: A group of five riders has threatened to push off the front of the peloton approaching halfway on the 148-kilometre third stage of cycling's Tour of Southland from Riverton to Te Anau +++++++++++++

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12 Feb: Pasifika sipoti in brief for 12 february (RadioNZ)

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10 Feb: Kayo hikes premium price by $6 a month on eve of afl season (Sydney Morning Herald)

10 Feb: University students bombarded by sports betting (RadioNZ)

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Basketball:
The Breakers have been undone by another freakish Bryce Cotton performance to fall 92-89 to the 36ers in Adelaide 6:27

Entertainment:
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni failed to reach a settlement deal on Wednesday (11.02.26) 6:21

Environment:
The North Island is suffering another weekend of weather chaos and it may be in for more 21:57

Entertainment:
Lindsey Vonn is recovering after undergoing a third surgery following her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics 21:51

Entertainment:
James Van Der Beek was reportedly working on a memoir prior to his death 21:21

Environment:
A warning for those in weather affected zones to be vigilant as it starts to get dark 21:17

Skiing:
Valentino Guseli thought he saw an 'omen from the shred gods' during the 2026 Winter Olympics halfpipe final 21:07

Entertainment:
Alfonso Ribeiro will "always be there" for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death 20:51

Entertainment:
Authorities believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy is still alive 20:21

Entertainment:
Bijou Phillips has launched an urgent appeal to find a kidney donor 19:51

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