AirlinesAirport in record holiday season41,000 passengers will use Auck Airport's international terminal on Dec 23 - a busiest day22 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailBoxing Day sales set to exceed last yearKiwis are spending up large this Christmas and it is set to continue on Boxing Day.22 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleKiwis' last-minute Christmas buys revealedSome leave buying the essentials until after 10pm on Christmas Eve.22 Dec 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Have a kind, safe and happy ChristmasCOMMENT: Christmas has come early this weekend.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrepare for delays as holiday snarl-ups beginThe annual Christmas holiday rush is growing across the country.22 Dec 12:36 AM
BusinessXmas shoppers give credit cards a work outPaymark's sales data also hints at what you might get in your stocking this year.21 Dec 11:51 PM
LifestyleFive myths about Saint NicholasMan who became Santa was all business during his third-century life in modern-day Turkey.21 Dec 11:50 PM
RoyalsMe and my prince: Meghan, Harry's engagement photosPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have released new photos to celebrate their engagement.21 Dec 05:28 PM
New ZealandHoliday forecast: Dreaming of a sunny ChristmasThe Christmas forecast is set to be a scorcher around the country.21 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleSpecial Christmas tree comes full circleGrandma moved to tears as 'Colin' the tree chopped in memory of her late husband.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandToby Manhire's Christmas carolsA tuneful farewell as columnist Toby Manhire signs off.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand12 days of Xmas: NZ Gynaecological Cancer FoundationPasifika women in particular need to be more aware of what their body is telling them21 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailShops gearing up for record year of Xmas shoppingAs Paymark's Paul Brislen puts it, we are now officially in "spend mode".21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGermans pleased to experience Christmas in summerFrom the cold and dark winter of Germany to the hot and bright summer of New Zealand.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas shopping at Sylvia ParkShoppers at Sylvia Park talk about the busy Christmas season. / Jason OxenhamWatch21 Dec 04:20 AM
LifestyleThe weirdest things kids want for ChristmasSome items requested include a light bulb, a wheelie bin, and a stick.20 Dec 08:45 PM
LifestyleHo ho ho? No no no! Why we need to rethink ChristmasComment: Christmas should be cheerful, not stressful20 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland Resettled Community CoalitionTwelve days of Xmas: people that come from a refugee background need a lot of support.20 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: Have a holiday, Steven Joyce. PleaseIan Lees-Galloway's grim warning did little to dampen Shane Jones' enthusiasm for trees.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLove, Actually: Bliss family provide early Xmas giftRecent New Zealand migrants the Bliss family provided an early Christmas gift.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmotional truckie after crash: 'Slow the **** down'Truck driver AJ Quinn is begging drivers to stop being stupid.20 Dec 08:01 AM
OpinionFrances CookAre Boxing Day sales worth it?How can you take advantage of the sales without the shops taking advantage of you?20 Dec 05:30 AM
CrimeAlcohol restraint urged as Christmas approachesPolice urge Northlanders to take it easy on the booze after alcohol-related incidents20 Dec 12:00 AM
LifestyleSummer Hacks: Paperless Christmas wrappingFuroshiki looks amazing and it's recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandAuckland City Mission $860,000 short of fundraising targetStruggling Aucklanders may not be able to get help if City Mission donations don't pick up19 Dec 09:05 PM
LifestyleWhy do people kiss under mistletoe?And other strange Christmas traditions explained.19 Dec 08:34 PM
LifestyleCan you spot the bear hidden among the reindeer?New seek-and-find puzzle features a bear hidden among a herd of reindeer.19 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandLove, Actually: Christmas is time for a loving embraceDespite modern technology, talking over a device just doesn't cut it for Christmas.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwelve days of Christmas: Communicare AucklandIt is important to stay active, even as an elder. Communicare Auckland helps with that.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRetirement village residents become 'Santa's helpers' on busy SantalineRetirees help with thousands of calls from children trying to reach Santa on 'Santaline'.19 Dec 12:27 AM
New ZealandGrant helps trust teach kids to careIndividual environmental actions might be small, but collectively they add up.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLove, Actually: From snowy Milan to sunny AucklandTwins Luke and Ella Tibbotts said having their mum home for Christmas is the best present.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas risks revealed: Beware the cork in the eyeCarrying Christmas trees is a key cause of festive injury claims.18 Dec 03:42 AM
LifestyleThe weird Christmas injuries to watch out forFrom slipping on decorations to dropping Santa on your foot, it's about elf and safety.18 Dec 12:00 AM