OpinionMegan Nicol ReedThe pleasure and pain of givingMy son didn't like the shorts I had bought him. Wrong colour, apparently.08 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for council's living wage progressOpetaia Siale won't be spending Christmas at home - he'll be cleaning Wellington's public toilets while his family forgo presents so they can afford a Christmas meal.08 Dec 05:30 AM
LifestyleRevealed: Most popular day for break-upsPeople in a loving relationship should be aware: the peak day for breakups is coming soon.07 Dec 09:30 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Santa run supports KidscanAround 100 athletic Whanganui Santas have staged a fun run in support of charity Kidscan. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch07 Dec 08:50 PM
LifestyleSanta Claus 'fat-shames nine-year-old boy'It could be a scene from Bad Santa. A nine-year-old boy says a St Nick in the US told him to "lay off the burgers".07 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandChristmas gift guide: the pet editionWe all know the pain of that person who's impossible to buy for - but what about the furry companion in your life?07 Dec 04:02 AM
LifestyleAre you too late to send Christmas gifts in the post?Check when to send your letters, cards, parcels and presents to loved ones in time for Christmas.07 Dec 04:00 AM
LifestyleHow to Dad's clever hack for Christmas shopping with a babyKiwi YouTube sensation How to Dad has gone viral, again. This time for proving Christmas shopping with children doesn't have to be an ordeal.07 Dec 03:13 AM
RetailThe best time and place to shop this ChristmasAs shoppers hit the mall before Christmas, Westfield is pulling out all the stops to entice consumers in.07 Dec 01:44 AM
RetailThe most popular gift in the US? SocksThe most-gifted piece of apparel during the holidays? Sweaters? Nope. Scarves? No. Ties or hats? Not those either. Socks.07 Dec 12:25 AM
New ZealandNCEA exam results release date revealedAfter an exam season marred by mistakes, the date NCEA students will be able to check their results online has been released.06 Dec 10:47 PM
LifestyleBeaver found in supermarket 'shopping' for Christmas treeIt turns out it's not just us humans that like to celebrate Christmas.06 Dec 10:30 PM
EmploymentHow health and safety stole your XmasChristmas has been cancelled at nearly a third of Kiwi businesses this year, a survey has revealed.06 Dec 07:59 AM
EmploymentChristmas party season has arrivedAs the Christmas season approaches, staff at companies across New Zealand are gearing up for their annual work Christmas functions.05 Dec 09:19 PM
LifestyleThe hipster nativity set taking over the internetIs your nativity set feeling a bit outdated? This could be just what you need this Christmas.05 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandNew visa rule shatters Christmas plansChristine and Shaw Dods-Brooks will have to wait even longer to meet their grandchildren after a new visa requirement for South Africans 05 Dec 02:14 AM
WorldBlack Santa mall hire causes racist backlashA Minnesota mall's decision to hire its first-ever black Santa has resulted in comments including "Santa is white. This one would steal presents."05 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandHello summer: Storms before sunThunderstorms are expected to hit some parts of the North Island today and tomorrow before temperatures soar to low-30s in some parts of New Zealand later this week.04 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandSummer is here: 29C expected this weekSummer will be well and truly here this week with temperatures expected to soar to 29C in some parts.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChurch prays for return of Mary statueParishioners shocked, saddened by statue's theft04 Dec 06:59 AM
LeagueVal and Warriors get festive with kidsNine-month-old Jarmas Brayer Tuvae looked delighted to be in the arms of Olympic gold medallist Valerie Adams. His smile may have 04 Dec 03:19 AM
OpinionJack Tame: Xmas vouchers don't always suckPeople have all sorts of reactions when they sit down with Hilary Barry but I'm pretty sure this was a first.03 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentHow to survive office Secret SantaEver torn the wrapping off a Secret Santa present, only to be horrified by what's inside? You're not alone.03 Dec 03:30 AM
AirlinesWatch: Air NZ's hilarious holiday videoThe Kiwi take on Winter Wonderland is a cheeky ode to pavs, Jandals and everything else that makes the holidays here special.03 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandFood rots inside quake-zone restaurantOwners of a top Wellington restaurant could be left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket from last month's earthquake.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore firms opting for charitable ChristmasInstead of gifting clients a bottle of wine for Christmas, a number of corporates are opting to put the money towards something more meaningful.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree weekend shuttle for Hutt shoppersLower Hutt shoppers won't be vying for a car park at Queensgate or the CBD this Christmas season, thanks to a free weekend shuttle service.02 Dec 08:12 AM
LifestyleYou'll never wrap presents the same againFans of this speed-wrapping technique claim it can cut the time spent labouring over present preparation to under 30 seconds.02 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleCan you find the elf hiding in the forest?The latest festive brainteaser to baffle the internet sees an elf hiding among a snow-capped evergreen forest - and he's deceptively tricky to spot.01 Dec 11:10 PM
LifestyleSpot the Santa with a sack full of cashWith the Christmas season well and truly upon us, there's no end of festive puzzles sweeping the web.01 Dec 08:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: Stunning Franklin Rd lightsThe lighting ceremony for the famous Christmas lights display took place in Ponsonby tonight and included a lot of fake snow.01 Dec 08:33 AM
New ZealandNorth Pole mail piles up for SantaLetters must be sent to the man in red by Sunday to be sure of getting a response in the post.30 Nov 07:14 AM
LifestyleThe real reason we eat mince pies at ChristmasMince pies are a festive tradition. But why do we eat them, and only during the holiday season?30 Nov 04:00 AM