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
LifestyleHow to survive your office Xmas partyFrom twerking to gossiping to trying to keep the party going afterwards, these are the biggest office Christmas party blunders you'll want to avoid.15 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandWhat's behind these Christmas traditionsA group of AUT academics have joined forces to present the stories behind some of our best-loved but often misunderstood Christmas traditions.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSessions give less able a voiceEvery week a group of up to 40 adults with physical disabilities or special needs let their hair down.15 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow Santa gets around the world in one nightSo how does Father Christmas do it? One physicist believes she has an answer - and Einstein is the key.15 Dec 08:22 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Super Shopping this ChristmasJoin Laura McGoldrick as she goes Christmas shopping with Super Shopper, Sue Devonshire.Watch15 Dec 01:03 AM
LifestyleSquirrel steals 150 Christmas lights in 24 hoursA women filmed a squirrel's repeated theft of her Christmas light bulbs - one by one, the "Bulb Bandit" made off with 150 in 24 hours.14 Dec 10:47 PM
RetailWoolworths' surprise Christmas discountWoolworths has been promising a cheap Christmas - but one customer thinks this wasn't what they had in mind.14 Dec 10:15 PM
RetailKiwis spend large on presents for petsChristmas shopping is in full swing across the country and while children are the main focus for this, fur babies are also getting spoilt.14 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandThree times over limit - a day after partyThe day after his Christmas party, driver was still three times over the drink-drive limit.14 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandChild playing with lighter burns family home downA child playing with a lighter is believed to have started the fire that destroyed a house in Otumoetai yesterday. The fire service 14 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandConnecting across culturesOften it's the first time a Kiwi girl from Morrinsville or Te Awamutu has hung out with a refugee from Somalia or Afghanistan, but in most cases it won't be her last.14 Dec 04:00 PM
TechnologyWatch NZH Local Focus: 'Two men got killed'Now that Gisborne is out of the unexpected chaos and back to the usual Christmas mayhem, locals are reflecting on how it all started. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Dec 04:55 AM
RoyalsHarry and Meghan shop for Christmas treePrince Harry and Meghan Markle look to be planning a Christmas together, after being spotted shopping for a festive tree in south London.14 Dec 03:29 AM
LifestyleMum buys kids 96 gifts each for XmasLast year she received widespread condemnation for showering her three children with 87 presents each. This year is no different.14 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandNeedy families queue at MissionNeedy families wanting to give their kids a decent Christmas are queueing up for help from the Auckland City Mission.13 Dec 11:43 PM
AirlinesNZ companies doing good at XmasBusinesses are getting into the Christmas spirit, offering giveaways, discounts and donations to charity in the lead-up to Christmas.13 Dec 09:54 PM
New ZealandEvergreen: Christmas Road TollFacts about the christmas road toll such as the highest and lowest amount of deaths and the factors involved.Watch13 Dec 07:21 PM
CrimeBurglar steals Christmas presents from Tauranga family of 10HELPING HAND: Haeata Charitable Trust founder and friend Teisha Reihana is supporting the Filo family, who had all their Christmas 13 Dec 05:00 PM
EducationWriters take over the classroomWith play stations and computers hogging playtime, the importance of reading and the social and academic benefits that come with it are often forgotten.13 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe best Christmas comedies everCOMMENT: Based on the consistent comedic joy of the viewing experience, and how well they embody something resembling the spirit of Christmas.13 Dec 07:50 AM
LifestyleRevealed: The worst Secret Santa presents everIt's supposed to unite the office in festive spirit. But not when you receive gifts like these.13 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandPupils donate 67,000 cans for familiesMore than 200 schools took part in this year's Wattie's Cans for Good Campaign.13 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionWhy you should spend Christmas with your exAs many divorced parents will agree, Christmas is a minefield of potential loneliness, writes Raffaella Barker.13 Dec 03:00 AM
BusinessTen shopping traps to avoid this XmasThese are ten of the most common consumer problems that shoppers should be aware of around Christmas.13 Dec 02:10 AM
LifestyleStaff buy WiiU for boy who played on store model dailyBest Buy employees in Long Island noticed a boy who came every day to play on the store's WiiU - and decided to buy him his own console.13 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Just phone, we could save your life'Aarti Prasad works for Shine answering calls from victims of family harm or those concerned about it. She said some of the stories are heartbreaking.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrisis lines spiking ahead of holidaysFamily violence doesn't take a break for the holidays - refuges and crisisline staff are already dealing with a spike in calls for help.12 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe big mistake everyone makes with giftsWhen you're buying gifts for people this holiday season, you might be thinking about how your loved one will react the moment they open it.12 Dec 05:00 AM
