RoyalsThe Queen's Christmas messageIn her annual Christmas message Queen Elizabeth II calls upon people of faith to take time in the new year to pause for reflection and contemplation. She acknowledges the birth of a new child and the joy the occasion brings.Watch25 Dec 10:25 PM
New ZealandMission provides feast for 2000Door procedures were tightened at the Auckland City Mission Christmas dinner yesterday after a group of Chinese tourists ate there for free last year.25 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleThoughts that didn't quite countA gold iPhone 5s, a $600 keyboard and an inflatable remote-controlled dolphin were some of the unwanted gifts that flooded Trade Me on Christmas Day.25 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldDay in photos - December 25Check out the day's best Christmas photos from around the world. 24 Dec 09:35 PM
LifestyleWacky Christmas customsHere's a round-up of some of the slightly more out-there Christmas customs.24 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandCelebs' plans for a Kiwi ChristmasKiwi celebrities share their Christmas Day plans.24 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandJust another day for detaineesOffenders who get locked up for Christmas can forget about a special meal from the cops on the big day.24 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGrim forecast for ChristmasSanta could find himself fighting gale force winds in some areas tonight before rain heralds in Christmas Day for much of the country.24 Dec 06:50 AM
Retail'Massive' Christmas salesEftpos transactions reached record highs today as Kiwi shoppers, filled with "Christmas spirit'', packed out stores around the country.24 Dec 04:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland dentist offers free dental care for ChristmasDoctor Scott Waghorn, of DentalCare West in the Auckland suburb of Glen Eden, is offering about $25,000 worth of free dental work today - for the third year running.23 Dec 08:55 PM
WorldPilots warned to keep clear of SantaPilots over Australia will be doing their bit to keep clear of Santa this evening.23 Dec 08:45 PM
LifestyleChristmas traditions at 'home'Danielle Wright meets Auckland families and hears about their Christmas traditions ‘back home’.23 Dec 08:00 PM
LifestylePlaylist: Meaning behind carolsIt's time everyone paid more attention to the words of Christmas songs. There's a wealth of hidden meaning in the festive season's soundtrack.23 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestylePack a picnic (+recipes)Traditions are comforting, but as Danielle Wright discovers, sometimes a break from tradition is what makes a day special. Here are alternative Christmas menus to consider.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeach-goers make the most of sunny spellJana Gallagher, 16, and Rochelle Sanderson, 15, were making the most of the summer sun at Takapuna Beach yesterday.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCash helps to get refugees mobile$10,000 donation will be used to buy new bicycles and safety gear for Mangere resettlement centre project.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHalberg dream boosted with donation for librarySir Murray Halberg had a vision in 1963 of a New Zealand where all children could participate in sport - even if they were physically disabled.23 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailTills jingle ahead of shop rushPaymark figures show shoppers spending up large as malls brace for last-minute Christmas splurge.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandChef shares recipe for jolly successVolunteers, good preparation and a cool head vital in getting Christmas Day meal to 2500 City Mission diners.23 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailChristmas spending up 6.9 percentDecember has so far seen spending growth unseen for several years, Paymark says.23 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandACC warns of Christmas dangersSafety shouldn't be thrown in the bin with all the used wrapping paper, warns ACC, after 3500 people were injured during last year's Christmas Day.23 Dec 03:03 AM
