EntertainmentPutting the 'art' into BritomartHuge Christmas artwork unveiled at Britomart but no reindeer, snow or Santa to be seen.08 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuYour say: Maori Santa -- Whanganui got there firstLetter to the Whanganui Chronicle08 Dec 12:04 AM
WorldTeacher's Christmas lesson upsets children, angers parentsA teacher decided it was her job to tell a class of 6-year-olds the man in red isn't real.07 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSpending Xmas with Trump one option for book fansBiographies and political non-fiction are expected to be popular stocking fillers.07 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Why Christmas isn't just for the kidsCOMMENT: Santa brings out the child in all of us.07 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWhere to get your Christmas viewing fixesReady to embrace the xmas spirit - or really want to avoid it? Check out our guide.05 Dec 09:40 PM
LifestyleHawkesby: Banning kids from cafes won't solve the problemCOMMENT: If you're offended by a Māori Santa, then maybe you are the problem.04 Dec 05:46 PM
OpinionAnna MurrayAnna Murray: The best and worst of Christmas moviesCOMMENT: The good, the bad and the ugly of Christmas flicks.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas chaos! Shopper parks car on give-way intersectionGive way bro: 'Wow my favourite park is empty again.'04 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandApology over lack of traditional SantaNon-traditional Santa took centre sleigh, confusing onlookers and sparking a backlash.03 Dec 02:41 AM
LifestyleParental sanity: Child and pet-friendly Christmas treeNow parents can decorate the Christmas tree without their children destroying it.02 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandCity Mission expects 'most demanding Xmas ever'Auckland City Mission will almost double the number of meals its provides this year.02 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandAll aboard the North Pole ExpressChristmas-crazy Aucklanders were treated to an early Christmas experience on the train.02 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBasement Theatre's Work Do puts the cringe in ChristmasCringe-tastic gags, fiery one-liners, and commanding performers make an unmissable show.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas parade delight in the cityThe Auckland Farmers Santa Parade celebrated its 85th birthday yesterday.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere's Santa? Nelson locals split on korowai-clad ClausNelson residents split over their parade's non-traditional Claus.02 Dec 06:25 AM
LifestyleThe Christmas carol too 'inappropriate' for radioRadio station is under fire after they decided the lyrics were seriously inappropriate.02 Dec 12:46 AM
EntertainmentMacaulay Culkin's racy Home Alone confessionMacaulay Culkin has a little trick for getting women's "engines running".02 Dec 12:37 AM
New ZealandSanta slays 'em at Auckland Christmas paradeThousands throng Auckland's CBD for a sighting of Santa.01 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandYour guide to today's Auckland Santa paradeNeville Baker was sacked as the parade's Santa for 'inappropriate' comments - he's back.01 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Give zero-waste gifts this ChristmasCOMMENT: Just be wary of products marketed at this niche that are unnecessarily expensive.01 Dec 07:21 PM
New ZealandLifeline bolsters team of counsellors ahead of busy holiday periodLifeline receives an average of six calls a day from people in serious distress.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFranklin Rd lights up for ChristmasFranklin Rd is open for some festive celebrations.01 Dec 06:55 AM
AirlinesAirport's busiest festive season travel days revealedIf you're flying on any of these 10 days, be prepared.30 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleCan you do Xmas dinner for $10 a head?Solo mum Loreen Shields shares her secrets for doing Christmas on a budget.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandArdern impressed by pukeko-kiwi Christmas cardThe Prime Minister has chosen designs by school children as her official Christmas cards.30 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelNaughty or nice? Air NZ gets political in new Christmas adIn Air NZ's latest Christmas ad Santa's naughty list is leaked to the world.29 Nov 08:27 PM
LifestyleKiwis reveal their worst secret Santa giftsSecret Santa can be fun or a total disaster, as these Kiwis reveal.29 Nov 07:06 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Should you charge relatives for Xmas Day lunch?COMMENT: It's better to cough up for Xmas kai than fall out with family over food.29 Nov 05:46 PM
New ZealandAuckland's former Santa Claus still has the 'ho, ho, ho' at 94Trevor Audain, 94, worked as a Santa Claus from 1984 to 1998.29 Nov 02:04 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour to host community carols at Eden ParkGates open for the event at 12pm on Sunday this weekend.28 Nov 03:57 AM
New ZealandNew food parcel hub launched in Lower HuttAbout 17,000 families will need help this Christmas period.28 Nov 03:46 AM
LifestyleShould you make family pay to attend Christmas Dinner?Is it okay to charge those attending your family Christmas in order to help cover costs?27 Nov 06:24 PM
LifestyleFocus: Christmas dinner for six for $60Loreen Shields, from Foodstuffs, demonstrates how to shop for and prepare a Christmas dinner for 6 adults for $60.Watch27 Nov 01:15 AM