New ZealandStudents turn garages into 'cookie factories' to boost Christmas Cheer AppealLast year, over 400 buckets were donated to Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer Appeal. 06 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom crimson to gold: The hidden rainbow of pōhutukawa around the motuHawaiian ōhiʻa lehua shows the same family flowering from crimson to white.06 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLillie Rohan: Is this the most expensive domestic flight in the world?OPINION: Buckle up, it's not the long-haul flight that hurts. 06 Dec 01:00 AM
LifestyleInside Christopher Luxon’s Christmas: From Premier House mishap to hopes for 2026For our busy PM, the order of the day is downtime with his nearest and dearest.06 Dec 01:00 AM
WorldKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau attend diplomatic lunch in most formal outing yetThe pair were first spotted together in July.05 Dec 09:16 PM
EntertainmentKate leads festive family return for Westminster Abbey carol serviceThe Prince and Princess of Wales have attended Westminster Abbey with their children for her annual carol service. Video / AFPWatch05 Dec 08:58 PM
WorldKate leads festive family return for Westminster Abbey carol serviceThe Princess dedicated the 2025 service to people showing love in hard times.05 Dec 08:03 PM
LifestyleYour weekend in Tāmaki Makaurau: Festive ways to get in the spiritThere’s comedy, theatre, markets, Motat and more.05 Dec 04:00 PM
Entertainment'We should start listening to Christmas music in June': Michael Buble on festive joyHis 2011 album Christmas remains one of the best-selling festive records.05 Dec 07:02 AM
New Zealand‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routineGymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.05 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice bring teen’s $20k North Shore smash and grab to an endPolice will boost patrols at Auckland shopping centres as Christmas nears.05 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandNot all talk: City 'shows up' for those facing hardshipIn one day the community donated more than $22k in food and gift items. 05 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandKaitāia Christmas event savedKaitāia Christmas parade back on after last-minute lifeline from local grocer.Watch05 Dec 12:58 AM
LifestylePrince Harry’s cheeky ‘King’ joke on Colbert seen as Trump digThe skit had Harry mock-auditioning for a cheesy Hallmark-style Christmas film.04 Dec 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe 10 office Christmas party characters: Which personality are you?Telegraph: The 10 people you're almost guaranteed to encouter at your work Christmas bash.04 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandFestive season guide: Where to find Bay parades, markets and light trailsFrom Tauranga Christmas in the Park to Rotorua's Christmas Day Community Lunch.04 Dec 08:09 PM
New ZealandZB host Mike Hosking and PM Christopher Luxon swap Christmas giftsMike Hosking and Christopher Luxon continue their Christmas gift swap tradition. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch04 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Oh my Lord, what is it?' – PM keeps Hosking Christmas gag going as pair swap giftsThe Newstalk ZB broadcaster and Luxon trade tongue-in-cheek gifts each Christmas.04 Dec 06:34 PM
EntertainmentPerforming through the pain: JoJo Siwa gives health update after hospital dashThe 21-year-old singer was rushed to hospital after a ruptured ovarian cyst.04 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandAll shook up: Santa, Vikings and Elvis to descend for Dannevirke Christmas cheerSanta Claus set to swap his sleigh for a helicopter.03 Dec 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPrincess of Wales urges focus on small acts of care as she plans Christmas concertPrince William and a number of famous faces will read or perform at the festive service.03 Dec 08:36 AM
EntertainmentSnow, carols and ghosts: A Christmas Carol opens at the Civic tonightThe Civic Theatre production mixes live music, carolling and falling snow.03 Dec 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Lim: How to navigate leave and pay during the holiday periodStaff working on Christmas and New Year public holidays must get time and a half.03 Dec 02:00 AM
WorldPavarotti’s widow hits out after tenor ‘ridiculed’ by mayor’s ice rink stuntWidow Nicoletta Mantovani says the festive rink 'ridicules' Pavarotti.02 Dec 11:10 PM
WorldAway from the manger: Jesus stolen from Brussels nativity in ‘zombie’ rowThe faceless fabric figures were approved in advance by church authorities.02 Dec 09:20 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW panel: Mouldy lunches, health fraud & festive hacksSarah Sparks and Rawdon Christie unpack the stories New Zealand is talking about.Watch02 Dec 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFinancial stress at Christmas? Try these simple tricks to protect your wellbeingWellbeing coach Nikki Silvester says money stress is often emotional, not fiscal.02 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Hits deep': Volunteers decorate injured mum's home for Christmas Lights TrailAfter she fell off a ladder, Chuffed Gifts stepped up to keep her festive tradition going.02 Dec 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentBecoming a Kiwi Christmas elf is harder than you'd think – here's whyWe go inside one of the most exclusive schools in NZ: Santa's training school.01 Dec 11:03 PM
EntertainmentA beginner's guide to being a Christmas elfMitchell Hageman goes inside SkyCity's elf school and finds out what it takes to be the 10% who made the cut. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch01 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentHow much Mariah Carey's Christmas hit makes her each yearThe song has helped make Carey the only artist to top the US Hot 100 in four decades.01 Dec 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHam, turkey, brandy cranberries: Would you swap Christmas dinner for a festive sausage?Pork and turkey? The new boutique banger that might just be the next Kiwi summer classic01 Dec 07:15 PM
WorldNativity scene row in Beziers as mayor challenges French secularism lawProtesters say the town hall nativity breaches France's 1905 secularism law.01 Dec 03:46 AM
WorldPope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque in Istanbul, unites faithful with stadium massThe Pope urged worshippers in Istanbul to 'build bridges of unity'.30 Nov 04:16 AM
