PremiumPremiumLifestyleBeck Vass: How to avoid a Christmas full of crapI know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but most of this stuff is cheap, nasty crap.19 Nov 06:14 PM
LifestyleHark! What your role in the school nativity play says about youStudy claims your part could say a lot about your prospects in life.12 Nov 09:24 PM
LifestyleQuiet times: 'Sensitive Santa' at malls this ChristmasChildren with sensory challenges or anxiety offered more access to Santa.12 Nov 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLetters: Respect te reo Pakeha too, pleaseAlongside our need to respect te reo Maori, can we also respect our English language?12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHo, ho, no - Controversial Santa won't feature at Auckland parade this yearNeville Baker won widespread support after telling the Herald Santa had to be a man.12 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandChristmas presents: Would you return the favour to Auckland's giant Santa?Auckland's giant Santa will make his farewell appearance this Christmas before retiring.11 Nov 10:30 PM
LifestyleBizarre new Christmas tree trendSome people have gone to ridiculous lengths to "spruce up" tradition.11 Nov 12:37 AM
New ZealandGood riddance to Auckland's 'creepy' Santa?Many people on Auckland's Queen Street are happy to see Santa retire.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSanta's last stand: Father Christmas faces axe after 60 yearsSanta is well loved, but the time is right to retire him, says Heart of the City.08 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAnika Moa to headline Whangārei Christmas FestivalAnika Moa will spice up this year's Whangārei Christmas Festival at Semenoff Stadium16 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jacinda Ardern's Christmas announcementPM shares video saying "it's that time of year" where she needs the help of Kiwis kids.02 Oct 01:46 AM
New Zealand104 days to go: Too early to plan for Christmas?Christmas has arrived early, like three months early - well, kind of.12 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland City Mission struggling to keep up with food demandsThe charity has seen a 40 per cent increase in demand for food parcels this year.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bad Santa' burglar jailed for stealing child's Xmas presentsBad Santa: man who stole Christmas presents from solo mum sentenced.11 Jul 04:20 AM
New ZealandSanta parade's future secure after council steps inThe Council confirmed it would take over funding for the event to the tune of $45,000.06 Mar 05:20 PM
New ZealandPōhutukawa massacre at Opito Bay - Four poisoned and the hunt for a killerOpito Bay's pōhutukawa poisoner leaves locals furious and searching for likely suspects.21 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuYour say: Mangapapa land 'sold, not stolen'; Boxing Day sales and 'fake' historyReaders have their say: Maori land; Boxing Day sales; fence-sitting; 'fake' history05 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeSeven wins the Chronicle had in 2018Local Chronicle stories go into bat for our community04 Jan 09:11 PM
New ZealandPeople gather to pay respects to teen after river deathA rahui remains in place on the Whanganui River after teen dies in ute plunge.26 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew Year's reunion for family who missed out on ChristmasPraise for official who worked on her holiday to help family resolve issue.26 Dec 01:32 AM
RetailQueueing shoppers sit on floors as Boxing Day crowds hammer Hawke's Bay storesShoplifters, crowds and big money - it's the toughest day of the year to work in retail.26 Dec 12:46 AM
PoliticsJay Kuten: Guess what ... the good and the bad of 2018Trump v Ardern -- the bad and the good of 201826 Dec 12:30 AM
BusinessChristmas gift clangers flood Trade MeBizarre Christmas gifts have begun hitting Trade Me.25 Dec 09:58 PM
RoyalsMeghan and Kate attend royal Christmas service togetherThe royal family attended church for the Queen's traditional Christmas Day service.25 Dec 05:40 PM
WorldPope: Forgo greed and gluttony of Christmas for simple lovePope Francis celebrated a Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds from 'all walks of life' enjoy City Mission Christmas lunch'Just by walking in you'll feel cared for and loved and that's what it's all about.'25 Dec 02:51 AM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland City Missioner talks about the Mission’s Christmas lunchAuckland City Missioner, Chris Farrelly, talks about the Mission’s Christmas lunch. Watch25 Dec 02:28 AM
RetailShoppers jump online to hit Boxing Day sales earlyBoxing day has come early for shoppers online, with plenty of sales launching yesterday.25 Dec 02:05 AM
WorldAustralia braces for extreme heatwaves as NZ gets drenchedWhile NZ is getting drenched, Australia is bracing for heatwaves not seen since the 1930s.25 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandHoliday congestion for Auckland and WellingtonHolidaymakers fleeing cities for Christmas Day are facing delays on the road.25 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandSummer babies born on public holidaysAnd you thought your summer holiday was busy ...24 Dec 09:49 PM
CompaniesWall Street has one of its worst Xmas Eves; Trump lashes out on TwitterThe S&P 500 is on pace for the worst monthly drop since 2008.24 Dec 08:14 PM
BusinessHow soon is too soon to sell unwanted Xmas gifts?Unwanted Christmas gifts have already surfaced on auction website Trade Me.24 Dec 07:53 PM
RoyalsPrincess Diana's first Royal Christmas faux pasFamous for weird Christmas traditions, Diana fell foul of the Royal rules.24 Dec 07:00 PM
