OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Take sting out of engagement blingGuys, do you plan to propose to your loved one on Christmas Day?14 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGift it like a grinchA DIY approach to gift baskets will save you money this Christmas, writes Susan Edmunds.14 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristmas spirit high despite booze banChristmas spirits remained high at the Big Man in Red's party last evening - even without the traditional beers and wines.14 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBalmy weather won't lastParks, beaches and swimming pools were packed as sunseekers made the most of balmy temperatures across the North Island yesterday.14 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleLights, Santa, Action!Stocked up with Santa hats, blankets and hot chocolates, we brave the wet weather for a Christmas Lights tour of Auckland.13 Dec 08:00 PM
EntertainmentHannah's big Christmas jobTens of thousands of eyes will be on 6-year-old Hannah Underwood tonight - but she isn't nervous.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandStrong support for alcohol banA decision to ban alcohol from this year's Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park has been applauded by alcohol watchdogs and received strong public support.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFood queues already huge: MissionAucklanders are queuing for up to seven hours for food parcels from the City Mission, as donations run thin.13 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to spend less while enjoying Christmas more12 ways to stop going over the top at Christmas.13 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleAll sorts of sugar in rainbow sweet treatsIt's Christmas and that means our supermarkets fill up with lots of lollies. And we buy them to ensure our homes are havens of sweet treats for our visitors over the holiday season.13 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleChristmas danger for PoshIt appears Victoria Beckham is so enamoured with her designer pumps, she can't even be parted from them even when climbing a ladder.13 Dec 01:30 AM
LifestyleLive chat replay: NZ's best bartenderSelf proclaimed "talented" and "handsome" bartender, Guy Jacobson, will be chatting online on Friday, December 13 at noon.12 Dec 10:50 PM
OpinionJem Beedoo: The ordeal of Christmas presentsA present may be present in the movement of the moment but it entails a lot of future and a heap of past.12 Dec 08:30 PM
EntertainmentFinns' family charity mission"Another Ef-Finn Christmas Party?" That's one suggestion that comes up as Liam and Neil Finn discuss their forthcoming charity show.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandShoes level playing fieldWhen a school netball coach had kids turning up to trials in bare feet, she knew she had to do something.12 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestylePicking your silly season tippleOne of the best bartenders in the country, Guy Jacobson, reveals to Live & Style Editor Nicky Park the best drinks to mix during various silly season festivities.12 Dec 01:35 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Seasonal spirit ferments in HouseSuch were the worrying levels of goodwill to all men and women evident in Parliament yesterday that National's Anne Tolley felt obliged to remark upon it, writes John Armstrong.11 Dec 08:30 PM
New Zealand$10k to buy festive food for needyChristmas for many people is about spending at shopping malls and giving presents. But for other families it can be the hardest time of the year.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Christmas crash hotspotsDrivers who crash on open roads during the Christmas and New Year holidays are more likely to be injured than at other times of the year.10 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailSilence of the lambs at ChristmasBaaa-humbug. A fall in lamb numbers because of the worst drought in 70 years may result in higher prices for this year's Christmas roast.10 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailTwo weeks to go and the rush is onShoppers descended on malls all over the country yesterday as the Christmas rush began.08 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandThousands in Wellington enjoy Santa ParadeMusic, dancers and the jolly man in red attracted thousands of families into Wellington's inner city streets for the city's Santa Parade this afternoon.08 Dec 05:00 AM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: A bit of thought could save dollars at toy storeAccording to Toyworld, the top 10 toys for Christmas include back-to-the-future Cabbage Patch Kids, Furby toys, LeapPad Ultras, and Robo Fish.07 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleSocks, sex toys, snacks - online gift services send mystery boxesDozens of online subscription businesses have popped up offering to ship boxes of different goodies within a given niche or theme.04 Dec 10:25 PM
OpinionChris SchulzWhat's so wrong with Christmas music?Chris Schulz casts his eye over some of the silly season's Christmas releases.04 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandTiny toy tester's Christmas predictionsWhat are the top toys for Christmas? 6-year-old Maya Satake can tell you - she's one of four official toy testers for The Warehouse.03 Dec 06:18 PM
OpinionRussel Hoban: Spare a little time for the lonelyAn empty holiday season can hold painful memories of partners lost and families gone, writes Russell Hoban.03 Dec 04:30 PM
