RoyalsBritish traditions are under threatBritish laws and traditions such as Christmas are under threat and must be vigorously upheld to stop ethnic segregation dividing society, according to a review.11 Sep 04:12 AM
New ZealandShopper stole $2500 from handbag found in trolleyA woman who found a handbag in a supermarket trolley took out $2500 and spent it on Christmas presents.07 Jul 08:05 PM
New ZealandGift-wrapping campaign raises $83kGenerous Christmas shoppers have delivered a gift-wrapped present to CanTeen.25 Jan 04:25 AM
LifestyleHow to find quiet timeNow that the noise and clatter of Christmas and New Year has died down, this year promises the advent of a much-needed quiet revolution, finds Louisa Pritchard.08 Jan 08:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Best gift of New Year is sharingThe modern pre-Christmas frenzy is closely followed by sales where consumers rush to buy more stuff to clutter their lives.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLove, Actually: Madeleine Fletcher home for ChristmasAuckland Airport is the scene of thousands of welcomes as Kiwis return to spend time with their families at Christmas. We present some of these magic moments. Here, Madeleine Fletcher was met by her mum Diana.Watch01 Jan 05:31 AM
New ZealandBoy's quick reaction saves dad in strokeA quick-thinking 11-year-old boy and a computer chair saved precious time and quality of life when Vinnie Smith suffered a stroke on Christmas Eve.27 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandDrowning toll rises to fourAn 82-year-old has drowned in the Bay of Islands today - at least the fourth drowning in this holiday period.26 Dec 12:30 AM
BusinessUnwanted Christmas gifts flood Trade MeFrom the boring to the unusual and downright bizarre, unwanted Christmas gifts are flooding auction website Trade Me.25 Dec 11:54 PM
WorldFeeling the heatIn Europe the daffodils are in bloom and ski fields are bare in the warmest December ever. John Vidal asks how worrying is the world's strange weather.25 Dec 04:00 PM
SportDan Carter misses his Kiwi ChristmasDan Carter is missing his summer Christmas as he settles into a new life in Europe.24 Dec 09:03 PM
WorldGirl calls 911 after elf falls off shelfA little girl called the people she'd been taught to call in a true emergency after knocking her 'Elf on the Shelf' onto the floor.24 Dec 07:19 PM
WorldThe world celebrates ChristmasExplore how people celebrate Christmas around the world.24 Dec 07:01 PM
OpinionMatt HeathThe essential holiday rules: Eat heaps and lay aboutMatt Heath shares how to make the most of the Kiwi summer.24 Dec 06:00 PM
Retail'It's madness out there'While the last-minute shopping rush isn't over yet, Kiwis have already spent in excess of $147 million though the tills.24 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandLove, Actually: Magical airport reunionsWATCH: It's the holidays and the happiest place in NZ is the airport arrivals hall. Be uplifted as families and friends reunite in this NZ Herald series.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily burgled five timesA Napier woman has set about bringing Christmas cheer to a family who have been burgled five times in as many months.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFestive cheer far from homeWhile deployed overseas, New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel do their best to celebrate Christmas without their families and friends back home.23 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelFamilies reunited at Christmas: Tim and David BuissonAuckland Airport is the scene of thousands of welcomes as Kiwis return to spend time with their families at Christmas. We present some of these magic moments.Watch23 Dec 05:28 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Christmas headaches and NurofenIf Nurofen released a tablet specifically aimed at relieving 5pm-post-Christmas-lunch symptoms I'd have been an enthusiastic buyer, writes Shelley Bridgeman.22 Dec 11:06 PM
OpinionDiane Robertson: Poverty only grows despite charities' best effortsAgain this year, I can say we are seeing the longest queues the City Mission has ever seen and that we will hand out the highest number of food parcels given to families, writes Dianne Robertson.22 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandMany hands help serve Xmas cheer in PukekoheLast year Alofa Glas, Jason Goodall and their extended whanau organised a free lunch at Pukekohe's Lone Star for 100 guests.22 Dec 07:00 PM
OpinionClaus and effect of traditionDo you think it's ethically okay to tell your children the Santa myth? Moral Psychology lecturer Jared Piazza writes the verdict.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelping at lunch will put spring in stepHaving given up his time free of charge for the Auckland City Mission Christmas lunch each year, Mr Mariassouce says it's no big deal.22 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailKa-ching! $604m in sales and countingKiwis are flocking to the shops to spend up big. Figures released by Paymark show the electronic payments provider has had its biggest weekend this year.22 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuGift will help iwi for many generationsThe Te Ara Rangatu o te Iwi o Ngati Te Ata Waiohua Inc Society will receive $10,000 from Auckland Airport's 12 Days of Christmas campaign this year.22 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailKiwis splash out $225.5 million in one dayAround the country tills rang during what was the busiest weekend of spending in the year so far.22 Dec 03:23 AM
LifestyleThe ultimate Christmas gift guide listHere are our Christmas gift guides to inspire you to get the last things on your list ticked off.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe life of a Christmas Tree farmerWarwick Gilmour talks about being in the Christmas Tree business and gives a few tips for maintaining the tree this festive season.Watch21 Dec 01:53 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Here's to a less sparkly holidaySooo. How's your Christmas sparkle?20 Dec 09:00 PM
RetailLate-night hours mean extra time to spendIt is four days to Christmas and the tills are ringing as last-minute shoppers dash to buy presents.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSailor and Chris to visit more schoolsKnowing exactly what to do when an asthmatic person is having trouble breathing - and knowing not to panic - can help that person hugely and maybe even save their life.20 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Your perfect Christmas equationFor the perfect Christmas you will need; a massive tree, a dangerous amount of lights, cheese-ball movies and songs so bad you wouldn't listen to them any other time, writes Matt Heath.20 Dec 04:00 PM
