New ZealandDuty before holiday joy at homeBrett Grieve, Antarctica Being far from his children on Christmas Day is hard for Major Brett Grieve, but he knows it's all part of his duty.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's Christmas Bethlehem babyThe first baby born in Bethlehem on Christmas Day was not a boy in a manger but a little girl in the Bay of Plenty.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity Mission lunch: 'The spirit of Xmas'Auckland's largest Christmas lunch went off almost without a hitch today, with the Auckland City Mission feed more than 2500 people.25 Dec 03:22 AM
New ZealandUnwanted Xmas gifts already onlineJust moments after being unwrapped, unwanted Christmas gifts are being put up for sale online.24 Dec 10:38 PM
LifestyleWhat is magical thinking and do we grow out of it?Have you ever wondered why children so easily accept that once every year, a terribly generous man travels by magic reindeer to all children across the world?24 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionDebra Chantry: What happened to real Christmas Cards?Handwritten Christmas cards will always stand out from the deluge of e-cards sent out these days, writes Debra Chantry.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFestive spirit at the dinner tableFrom baches to prisons, hospitals to the City Mission, Kiwis from all walks of life will come together today to break bread and share in the festive spirit over Christmas lunch.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCloudy skies for ChristmasChristmas Day will be cloudy for most places around the country, but the weather should be settled enough to avoid rain.24 Dec 03:20 AM
New ZealandMore police as holiday period beginsPolice are urging care on the roads over the holidays as a four-car crash leaves one person critically injured.23 Dec 10:21 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: The things we hate about ChristmasWhen you come across the things that drive you nuts about the holiday season, rest assured you're not the only one out there daydreaming about January.23 Dec 08:30 PM
New Zealand$10,000 to help sick kidsHospitals can be scary places for kids - so Radio Lollipop's mission is to put a bit of fun into children's wards while they are away from home.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Unique Xmas we should all celebrateThe Marsden Cross is known to most of us only as a photograph. It is on a remote northern shore in the Bay of Islands, not as accessible as Waitangi or Russell.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldPope's un-merry Christmas messageThe dangers of working too hard and succumbing to gossip can be found in every office - including the administrative body of the Roman Catholic Church.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCut-down Xmas shoppers 'had no chance'A baby was feared to be among the victims as six people died and eight were injured when a rubbish truck careered out of control and into crowds of Christmas shoppers.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFranklin fantasia streets aheadIt's the street that comes to life at Christmas time, and once again swarms of people have been turning out to see the Franklin Rd lights.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouple rode out churning wall of waterThey had sailed from New Zealand in 2002 and were two years into their adventure when they moored in a bay off Phuket in Thailand for Christmas.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDiane Robertson: This Christmas, give compassionChristmas is meant to be a time of happiness and good cheer. Instead I find myself getting very angry.22 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandSilence ... then grim realisationIt was the first time in 40 years Andrew Welch had not been home for Christmas, his brother Jeremy recalls.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Holiday danger spotsPolice are putting their traffic enforcement focus on holiday black spots to keep the annual road toll from surging above 300 deaths.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday driving warningWith the annual summer exodus to the beach about to begin, motorists are being warned to take care while driving this festive season.22 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandLast-minute Christmas shoppers spend $370 millionLast-minute Christmas shoppers spent more than $370 million at the weekend - the last before the big day, according to Paymark figures.22 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandDonation helps garden visionBarnardos has always led the charge in putting children first. The Garden Project is their newest initiative to promote gardening among South Auckland children and families...21 Dec 04:30 PM
Business$3b spent in Xmas lead-upKiwis have already spent more than $3 billion in the lead-up to Christmas. Paymark yesterday revealed it had processed more than 59 million electronic transactions...21 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt Heath: Overgifting is spoiling Kiwi kids at ChristmasMatt Heath writes: Last Christmas my two boys got so many presents they became bored opening them - if your kids get too much, why not take them to see the people who don't?21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMystery riders' Xmas cardsTwo good Samaritans buzzed into the Auckland Zoo carpark on a Vespa at the weekend, randomly handing out Christmas cards containing $100 apiece.21 Dec 04:00 PM
