EntertainmentTaylor Swift makes $1.7 million donation to Feeding AmericaThe non-profit runs a nationwide network of 200 food banks in the US.23 Dec 11:46 PM
New Zealand'You are legends': Community donations fill Tauranga foodbank shelvesA six-week Christmas appeal has helped more than 3000 people in Tauranga so far. 23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore calls for help as pet refuge braces for Christmas family violence spikePet Refuge is already caring for 29 pets in the lead-up to Christmas. 21 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandChristmas Cheer Appeal deadline: Final cash donations called for to help pack parcels17 Dec 11:39 PM
New Zealand10-year old boy cleans 180 bins in exchange for 152 cans to donate to a foodbank17 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumBusinessWaipareira avoids deregistration thanks to ‘forced’ governance overhaul 16 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleOn The Up: 'Proudest moment of my life' - Auckland runner with cystic fibrosis completes 12 marathons in a year16 Dec 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely amazing': Record turnout for charity motorcycle ride supporting firefightersMore than 50 riders took part in the charity ride from Napier to Taupo.16 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandHamilton family's Christmas lights bring hope to little miracles and kids in needThe Wells family's Christmas lights draw hundreds of families each year.16 Dec 04:01 AM
New Zealand‘Huge demand’: Half of $22k Fill The Bus food donations distributedThe can drive helped stock the shelves of the Salvation Army's choice-model supermarket.15 Dec 08:25 PM
WorldPrincess of Wales dedicates rose 'in loving memory' of cancer victimsCatherine is in remission after chemotherapy for an undisclosed cancer.14 Dec 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Is my Dad's will valid?OPINION: It was only witnessed by one person and we're not sure it's the latest version.13 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What charities really need at ChristmasOPINION: Salvation Army's Andrew Wilson says need is rising as cash donations fall.13 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFree festive feasts: Community rallies to feed lonely and struggling whānauChristmas Day community events will ensure no one is lonely or hungry at Christmas.13 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonWhich part of NZ was the most generous with Givealittle donations this year?A new report highlights some of the causes Kiwis cared most about this financial year.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘I couldn’t hold a piece of paper’: Young CEO’s burnout wake-up callWork-related stress caused Stephanie Brown's health to break down before she was even 30. 12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandSteady incomes, empty cupboards: What 'surprised' mayor during foodbank visitMayor Mahé Drysdale said the visit underlined the need for affordable housing in Tauranga.11 Dec 11:03 PM
New Zealand'It meant the world': Parents praise charity after son's brain scareSurgeons cut into Maceo's skull to drain fluid as an infection threatened his life.11 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandAs young boy battles leukaemia, family finds comfort in Ronald McDonald HouseRonald McDonald House says surging demand means they can no longer accommodate everyone.11 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Turn your hearing aids up': Supergran DJ to make Rhythm and Vines debut, and historySuperGrans will run a GranStand chill zone with kai, games and alcohol-free drinks.09 Dec 04:00 PM
SportFrom cricket to the fairway: Northland trio enter Guinness World Record books for longest golf ball catchThe record has been confirmed by Guinness World Records.09 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandRunning star's record-breaking spikes top most-viewed auctions of 2025A Queenstown escape for St John and retro Coca-Cola cans also cracked the top 10.08 Dec 10:56 PM
Herald NOWMeet the Kiwi attempting a world-record 1000-mile swim from North Cape to WellingtonJono Ridler, in partnership with Live Ocean, will swim from North Cape to Wellington to raise awareness for healthy oceans and call for an end to bottom trawling.Watch08 Dec 08:19 PM
Sport1609km in the open ocean: Kiwi swimmer's bold new challenge for a cause'This next mission will push me to my limits,' the 35-year-old marathon swimmer said. 08 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandStudents turn garages into 'cookie factories' to boost Christmas Cheer AppealLast year, over 400 buckets were donated to Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer Appeal. 06 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldKate leads festive family return for Westminster Abbey carol serviceThe Princess dedicated the 2025 service to people showing love in hard times.05 Dec 08:03 PM
New ZealandNot all talk: City 'shows up' for those facing hardshipIn one day the community donated more than $22k in food and gift items. 05 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato woman defies rare disease for Great Wall charity trekSocial worker Jansje Strydom walked the landmark in China for Barnardos.04 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFood, ActuallyKiwi stars come together in Variety Christmas video. Video / VarietyWatch04 Dec 04:00 PM
Herald NOWChristmas Appeal: Fill the Bus is back with Rotorua-wide foodbank collectionFill the Bus collects so many donations that the bus has to be emptied multiple times during the day-long food drive.Watch03 Dec 07:15 PM