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
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
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
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
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 Zealand2016 - the way we wereSteve Braunias looks back on a year of thinking dangerously.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
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
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
OpinionThe Christmas storyChurch leaders remind us that the message of Christmas goes beyond just words.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLittle battler Arian's Christmas miracleLike many Kiwi kids, 6-year-old Arian Truter loves Christmas. But this December 25 will be extra special because it's a miracle he's here to celebrate it.23 Dec 07:34 AM
New ZealandAge Concern volunteer shares Christmas joy"The volunteers are just amazing people, but the ones that are really at the top are the people we visit," says an Age Concern volunteer.23 Dec 04:23 AM
LifestyleWoman spends $1700 on her 30 pugs' presentsDog fanatic had to give up her job and sell her designer handbags and jewellery in order to care for her 30 pugs.23 Dec 01:40 AM
LifestyleWhy you shouldn't lie to your kids about SantaThe myth surrounding Santa Claus is doing children more harm than good according to an expert.23 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandKiwis confirm Christmas heart death spikeCreamy pav and delayed health care could help explain increased heart death rate23 Dec 12:38 AM
LifestyleFancy a Mexican Christmas? There's tequilaMexicans have delighted us with dishes like burritos, quesadillas, tacos and guacamole. But no Christmas celebration is complete without a drink called ponche con piquette.23 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandRubbish collector's Christmas surpriseA little boy who loves his rubbish truck driver got to give his hero an early Christmas gift.23 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandGirl reunited with teddy left at airportA little girl has been reunited with her favourite teddy after she accidentally left him behind in Auckland Airport when her family moved to Germany.22 Dec 11:03 PM
LifestyleWhat to give someone who has everything?Do you know someone who seems to have everything? Here are some perfect last minute ideas for an outside-the-box Christmas gift.22 Dec 09:23 PM
New ZealandChristmas day forecast to be mainly fineWet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.22 Dec 05:35 PM
New ZealandFunds to help dig deeper into why kids go astrayEvery day social workers and counsellors at Genesis Youth Trust in South Auckland are working with troubled youth to try to put them on the right path.22 Dec 04:00 PM
