The 'feel good factor' of the silly season could be to blame for baby boom next September.

A bright idea for a family fiesta. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Four people are dead less than two days after the official holiday road toll began.

Three people have now died in the holiday road toll period, which began on Friday

Mum of heart transplant patient organises a "thank you" for the staff who helped save her.

"We need the help of Kiwis to save kiwi."

Lucian Whyte's injuries mean he will spend Christmas Day in hospital.

Bit of rain for the South Island, but the weather won't spoil Kiwis' Christmas plans.

A Christmas message to Herald on Sunday readers from PM Jacinda Ardern.

Broadcaster Eric Young suffered a bad dizzy spell - his heart valve was failing.

COMMENT: Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you and your loved ones have a joyous day tomorrow.

And why you might not want to.

Tips for ensuring your kids have a great day when you are separated

On her first Christmas away, Maria Majsa discovered what really mattered.

Another reason to stop in Taihape - the scenic lookout. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Advice from the PM, Tom Sainsbury, Guy Williams, Ray McVinnie and others.

Some leave buying the essentials until after 10pm on Christmas Eve.

COMMENT: Christmas has come early this weekend.

All Stacey and Simon Kale want for Xmas is for twins to make it home for the next one.

Spoiler: You might want to head to the Boxing Day sales rather than the beach.

NZ researchers recreate what's thought to be the first computer-generated Christmas music.

COMMENT: You could call it a guide to surviving Christmas with millennials.

The annual Christmas holiday rush is growing across the country.

Paymark's sales data also hints at what you might get in your stocking this year.

Man who became Santa was all business during his third-century life in modern-day Turkey.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released new photos to celebrate their engagement.

The Christmas forecast is set to be a scorcher around the country.

From the cold and dark winter of Germany to the hot and bright summer of New Zealand.

Pasifika women in particular need to be more aware of what their body is telling them

As Paymark's Paul Brislen puts it, we are now officially in "spend mode".