BusinessBoxing Day starts early – Briscoes sale kicks off before ChristmasBriscoes is touting a $70m 'Boxing Day' sale running through to December 29.20 Dec 02:29 AM
Entertainment‘So blessed’: Hayley Holt on family, loss and finding joy after TVNZ job shake-upAfter a year of change, the beloved broadcaster reveals why she’s so grateful.20 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSix things that make ADHD worse at Christmas and how to copeTelegraph: Expert tips for avoiding a 'dopamine sleigh ride' to regret. 19 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Pies, beer and beach, that’s my plan': Emotional scenes as Kiwis make it home for ChristmasMore than 2.5 million travellers will pour through the airport this holiday season.19 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Dec 06:36 PM
LifestyleEasy hot honey brie flatbreads for ChristmasThis is a simple solution when you are busy with a giant to-do list for the holidays.19 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleFrom stars to Shakespeare: 9 ways to make the most of the holidaysEnjoy local arts, cultural and hospitality events in the final week before Christmas.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleOpinion: Christmas isn't what it used to be and this email proves itWe now rank behind only Canada and Australia for 'Christmas crack' searches.19 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSix high-fibre foods to boost your gut health this ChristmasTelegraph: Plus easy recipes to turn your festive leftovers into tasty, healthy meals. 19 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandSnow falls on south, temps plunge to 3C as MetService forecasts 'bumpy' ride for SantaSnow warnings are in place tonight for Crown Range and Milford alpine roads.18 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandHow you can help kids in need this ChristmasMore than 3,200 families were helped by the Kindness Collective this Christmas, Katie Oliver reports.Watch18 Dec 08:45 PM
New ZealandThe Christmas traditions you wish your family would ditchFormer Labour Minister and Auckland mayor Phil Goff and PR guru Deborah Pead on the Herald NOW panel.Watch18 Dec 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the role of Santa has changed – from a man who's donned the red suit for 46 yearsThe toy requests have remained remarkably similar over time – robots, dolls, dinosaurs.18 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to manage seasonal stress and enjoy the holidaysWashington Post: Setting boundaries can help ease some of the seasonal stress.18 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Christmas? Icy blast and snow road warnings set to hit Snow is expected on Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd from afternoon to 10pm.18 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandChristmas Cheer Appeal deadline: Final cash donations called for to help pack parcelsThe appeal has packed about 450 of its 500 targeted Christmas parcels.17 Dec 11:39 PM
ChristchurchThe charity making sure no kid misses out this XmasThis year's waitlist is growing with five to 10 new pleas for help daily.17 Dec 11:00 PM
Lifestyle O Christmas Tree: Another community festive centrepiece hand-made by volunteers wrecked Locals in a small township can't believe 300 hours of hard work has been destroyed. 17 Dec 10:17 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW panel: Deepfake AI, the road cone hotline and puppiesThe Front Page Podcast host, Chelsea Daniels and Herald senior journalist Simon Wilson discuss the big topics of the day.Watch17 Dec 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle12 do’s and don’ts for becoming a better gift-giver, according to scienceWashington Post: Evidence-based guidelines to make your gifts better appreciated.17 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand10-year old boy cleans 180 bins in exchange for 152 cans to donate to a foodbankHereworth School’s appeal collected 900kg of food for local families in need.17 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChilly temperatures remain as rain clears for most of the countryTemperature highs are expected to sit in the low 20s for most of New Zealand.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: How the Mowbrays, Luxons and Auckland’s A-list are spending ChristmasPlus, meet the entrepreneur brothers behind Auckland’s new hospitality hotspot.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Black Caps'Resilience is our motto': Black Cap juggles injury, wife's leukaemia battle and dad's strokeBlair Tickner has opened up on family health battles after his injury blow.17 Dec 05:01 AM
World'I wanted to help': Kiwi-born hero on kebab run helped tackle Bondi shooterNew Zealander Amandeep Singh-Bola ran towards the gunfire at Bondi Beach.17 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day weather predictions revealedMetService expects rain bands to move in from the southwest during Christmas week.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandHo ho hot: 30C possible in Hawke’s Bay on Christmas DayMetService says Hawke's Bay could be NZ's hottest spot for a festive lunch, literally.17 Dec 02:28 AM
EntertainmentKing Charles' cancer treatment to be scaled back as Christmas nearsCharles, 77, can now indulge in the royal family's cherished Christmas traditions.16 Dec 11:24 PM
WorldTeenage boy arrested on suspicion of murdering 9-year-old Aria ThorpeAria Thorpe died at her home in Weston-super-Mare on Monday.16 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandFrom cleaning to lighting: Christmas tech hacks you need to knowGorilla Technology's Paul Spain reveals all the latest Christmas tech helpers.Watch16 Dec 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe do’s and don’ts of giving gifts to kids, according to a paediatricianWashington Post: Six points to think about when buying kids’ holiday presents.16 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhen it comes to Christmas presents, are more merrier or just a 'mare?How many presents should really come down the chimney for kids come Christmas morning?16 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe Holiday: A festive cocktail, equal parts charm and cringeNew York Times: Why The Holiday is a cult favourite despite its cringiest moments.16 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Chunky' showers: Thunderstorm warnings issued for South IslandThe severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Ashburton area has now been lifted.16 Dec 04:51 AM