New ZealandOffer a listening ear: religious leadersChristian leaders around the country have wished the country and their congregations well this Christmas by sharing festive season messages.24 Dec 11:18 PM
RoyalsInside the royal family's Xmas Day plansWhat's on the menu when, in an historic break with tradition, William and Kate spend Christmas Day with the Middletons while the other royals gather over 200km away.24 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandGifts and a Xmas cafe lunch for needyAn Auckland cafe is putting on a free Christmas lunch for locals struggling to make ends meet, saying that's what the spirit of Christmas is all about.24 Dec 10:39 PM
Lifestyle5-year-old boy with cancer receives 250,000 Christmas giftsParcels and envelopes for Bradley flooded in after a social media campaign was launched to make the football-loving youngster's Christmas a special one.24 Dec 09:30 PM
LifestyleWoke up feeling sick? Postpone ChristmasHealth chiefs said 'self-isolation' would stop the spread of illness and keep the pressure off casualty units.24 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
LifestyleEat, drink, be merry and gain no weightThe festive season is upon us again, and with it comes celebrations, good times, general merriment all round ... and a good deal of worrying about waistlines.24 Dec 05:33 PM
New ZealandWeather gods gift a mixed bag for XmasA few downpours and cooler temperatures will be lurking to potentially spoil an otherwise dry and sunny Christmas tomorrow.24 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandBoxing Day sales starting on Xmas EveIt's not even Christmas yet, but Boxing Day sales are already kicking off.24 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandHoliday Babies: Born on New Year's DayJake O'Driscoll was supposed to be an April Fool's baby, but the 22-year-old's entrance to the world was a little earlier than expected. Born 24 Dec 03:03 AM
New Zealand'I'm incredibly sick of hearing that'Holiday Babies: There is something worse than having your birthday on Christmas Day, being told it sucks.24 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandHoliday Babies: The Tolich tripletsNot only does Peter Tolich risk having his birthday overshadowed by Christmas every year, he also has to share it with two other people.24 Dec 02:57 AM
LifestyleHow to avoid awkward Xmas dinner chatRuth Spencer suggests ways of leading the conversation at the festive dinner table.24 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleHow not to overindulge this ChristmasHere are some pre-Christmas detox tips to make sure you don't pile on the kilos over the silly season.24 Dec 01:00 AM
LifestyleThe first Noel in ParisPaul Little decided to take his wife and five kids to Paris. What could go wrong?24 Dec 12:30 AM
LifestyleWhy Christmas holidays are so important to kidsChristmas is the year's most important holiday for a child, as David Herkt recalls.23 Dec 11:30 PM
LifestyleWhy having your birthday on Christmas Day sucksWhen your dad's birthday is at Christmas, tradition goes out the window, writes Kim Knight.23 Dec 10:30 PM
LifestyleA not-so-merry Christmas in icy New YorkSharon Stephenson recalls a New York Christmas where the icy atmosphere was not solely due to the winter.23 Dec 09:30 PM
LifestyleWhat not to feed your pet on Christmas dayFeeding your dog a festive treat might seem like a kind thing to do during season for giving - but doing so actually puts your loved one's health at risk.23 Dec 09:30 PM
LifestyleGetting ready for Xmas 'a woman's job'At actor Will Hall's Kaukapakapa home he and his wife Sarah have both been working hard to prepare for the Christmas festivities.23 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: Where will the sun shine?The best spots for enjoying a Christmas hamper outdoors will be in the Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Central Otago tomorrow.23 Dec 08:58 PM
BusinessLast minute dash - or wait for Boxing Day?If you haven't done your Christmas shopping yet, there's still time - but prepare for the madness.23 Dec 08:11 PM
LifestyleA few words with Father ChristmasIt's about this time every year, before I set out, that I have to silence the little voice in my head that says, "This is too big 23 Dec 06:30 PM
OpinionMegan Nicol ReedForgive yourself this festive seasonEvery week I entreat you to write and you have and you do. Sometimes you've been cross, occasionally cruel, mostly, though, you've been thoughtful and you've been kind.23 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand$44m Lotto winners reveal Xmas plansThe winners of the biggest Lotto prize ever in New Zealand are looking forward to a low-key Christmas.23 Dec 05:35 PM
New Zealand2016 - the way we wereSteve Braunias looks back on a year of thinking dangerously.23 Dec 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: May Xmas generosity come to allA philosopher writing in the Herald this week, Massey Professor Bill Fish, pointed out that Santa Clause is real.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionNanogirl: Let robots take Xmas stressCOMMENT: The days of your sweating over Christmas dinner preparation could soon be a thing of the past23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby joy for cancer victim's familyNew daughter has dad wrapped round her finger, say couple who started charity to help kids after losing their son.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice warn of 'high-risk' time on roadsAn elderly woman has died after being hit by a car in Takapuna, on Auckland's North Shore. She is believed to be the first person killed in holiday period.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionThe Christmas storyChurch leaders remind us that the message of Christmas goes beyond just words.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMP Nikki Kaye's moving tribute to familyAuckland Central MP Nikki Kaye speaks about the positives following a "gruelling few months" since her breast cancer diagnosis.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRefugees grateful for safe XmasSyrian refugee Mohamad Eid Morad and his family are grateful to be celebrating a safe first Christmas together in New Zealand.23 Dec 04:00 PM
