LifestyleWhy Elf on the Shelf has already ruined my Christmas"I have just been sucked into the never-ending mum-guilt black hole of Christmas."10 Dec 07:16 PM
New Zealand$7000 in cash tucked into tents and on carsCould it be a genuine act of generosity or something more sinister?10 Dec 08:04 AM
RetailChristmas spending rush yet to come, analysts sayPaymark figures shows shopping spending dipped in the first week of December.09 Dec 10:15 PM
LifestyleTrial & Error: Christmas Gift IdeasJenni and Gracie give gift idea inspiration for Christmas 2018.Watch09 Dec 09:16 PM
New ZealandMission's Christmas giving beginsMission's Christmas giving from new sites during rebuilding.09 Dec 06:01 PM
CrimeNicola Patrick: Nothing surprises me anymore -- except these surprisesNicola Patrick on the spirit of Christmas09 Dec 01:00 AM
LifestyleChristmas gifts you'll have trouble boarding withThe Christmas season is one of the most popular times for flying.08 Dec 10:54 PM
LifestyleChristmas survival guide: Saving your cash and sanityThere are 16 days until Christmas.08 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: What Santa wants for ChristmasCOMMENT: Paul Little muses over what Santa wants.08 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPutting the 'art' into BritomartHuge Christmas artwork unveiled at Britomart but no reindeer, snow or Santa to be seen.08 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Don't break the bank this XmasCOMMENT: Planning reduces the cost of Christmas.08 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThousands pack into Domain for Xmas in the ParkTens of thousands of Christmas-lovers packed into the Auckland Domain last night.08 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuYour say: Maori Santa -- Whanganui got there firstLetter to the Whanganui Chronicle08 Dec 12:04 AM
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
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
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