New ZealandCrowd hit by fireworks debrisOrganisers of a Christmas fireworks show in Taranaki say anyone who thinks they were hit by debris should contact them.18 Dec 11:32 PM
LifestyleDelaney Mes' edible Christmas giftsEdible gifts need not be sweet - try savoury sauerkraut too.18 Dec 10:00 PM
WorldYoungest terror suspect in Europe arrestedA boy dubbed "The Kindergarten Bomber" is accused of planting a nail bomb near a Christmas market in Germany.18 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandXmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sunIf variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.18 Dec 05:24 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Eat, drink and be merryCOMMENT: Christmas is an official holiday pass to do what you want.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSibCamp gives kids of special children time outBrothers and sisters of disabled children often do it tough - they may feel they have less attention or are bullied at school.18 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy do we kiss under the mistletoe?Why does Santa wear red and why do we kiss under mistletoe? The mysteries of Christmas unwrapped.17 Dec 08:45 PM
OpinionJack TameWhy you should get gushy this ChristmasCOMMENT: In New Zealand this summer, perspective is the universal gift.17 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandAnt invasion closes popular campgroundA popular Kiwi campsite was closed for three weeks after an ant infestation.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawaii? Nah, it's Dipton for meFrom Hawai'i to Dipton - the new Prime Minister is quickly proving to be from a different mould than the man he succeeded.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandElf and safety: Beware the Xmas dangersGrandma mind the eggnog and little Timmy beware the shiny new skateboard, as Christmas Day is dangerous.17 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementTop tips to nab best shopping bargainsCOMMENT: The best deal in the sales is the one you don't buy.17 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailShoppers 'duped' by sale tacticsConsumer watchdog is calling for an investigation into retailers sales tactics in the lead up to Christmas, saying consumers are being misled.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSaying it's ok to talk about problemsSchool aged children don't know Mike King as the funny man, he's instead the guy on stage telling them it's ok to talk about problems and to ask for help.17 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Happy Xmas to allFor now, we wish you good reading, fine weather, safe driving and a happy Christmas.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaikoura 'ghost town' post quakeQuake ravaged Kaikoura is doing its best to embrace the Christmas spirit.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTamaki's Christmas message: 'Man up'Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has a Christmas message for all New Zealand, calling on men to drop their egos, treat women with respect and "man up".17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive people win $200,000 each in LottoFive Kiwis are $200,000 richer after winning Lotto First Division, but no one got tonight's big Powerball prize.17 Dec 07:50 AM
RetailShoppers out in droves in final weekend before ChristmasShopping centres were packed with shoppers today as the scramble to buy last-minute Christmas presents intensifies.17 Dec 03:55 AM
LifestyleCustomer 'offended' by Christmas musicA chef was outraged when a customer left a note on the back of a receipt complaining about his restaurant's Christmas music.17 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandIs it really a 'family photo' with Santa without your pet?Pet owners are spending up to $250 to get special photos of their pets with Santa Claus.16 Dec 11:45 PM
LifestyleDad spends $37k on daughter's bodyIs this the most extreme Christmas present of 2016?16 Dec 08:45 PM
RoyalsThe royal Christmas snubThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will spend a private Christmas with the Middleton family this year, instead of joining the rest of the Queen.16 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandThe city that forgot about ChristmasWhile most of the country is awash with the Christmas spirit, it appears Nelson forgot about the festivities.16 Dec 07:41 PM
KahuSanta trades his sleigh for a wakaYou know you're in Northland when Santa arrives by waka ama with a United Tribes flag flying proudly from the back of his canoe.16 Dec 07:30 PM
OpinionMegan Nicol ReedMegan Nicol Reed: Last-minute disastersThe fall in itself was nothing special. It was more the terrible inevitability of it, toppling so sickeningly slowly. Four stricken 16 Dec 06:00 PM
OpinionDear PM, all I want for Christmas is ...COMMENT: New tectonic plates for Kaikoura would be a great way to start 2017 but if not world peace will do nicely.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: 'Woah' the kids this ChristmasJoin Molly Henley as she takes a hands-on tour of the new Woah Studios, the only studio open to the public in New Zealand. Watch16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSallies gift appeal falls behind targetThe Salvation Army says a gift appeal is further behind its target than at any other point in the appeal's 23 year history.16 Dec 05:22 AM
LifestyleThe middle-aged guide to actually enjoying ChristmasChristmases after the age of 40: There are simply no surprises left in your stocking, no fun to be had under the mistletoe - this guide will fix your Christmas blues.16 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandHoliday Babies: How bad can it be?How does it feel to share your birthday with Jesus Christ? Herald reporter Tess Nichol finds out in our Holiday Babies series.15 Dec 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Good vibes to Lotto gods' pays offA Wellington MyLotto player won $5million in Wednesday's Lotto Powerball after his friend joked about sending "good vibes out to the Lotto gods".15 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandRain may be on way for Christmas dayRain may be on the way for Christmas day, but this far out it is hard to say for certain.15 Dec 11:14 PM
LifestyleCan you spot the doll among the Christmas presents?There's a solitary doll hidden among the teddies, dinosaurs, trains, cars and spaceships in this image. Can you find it?15 Dec 10:56 PM