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
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
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
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 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 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 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
LifestyleJosh Emett: Top 5 hosting tipsJosh Emett gives us some of his top tips for outdoor entertaining.20 Dec 08:00 PM
EntertainmentDoc's festive outingPeter Capaldi breathed a sigh of relief when his first Christmas special wrapped.20 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandParents appalled as Santa debunkedA primary school relief teacher is on the naughty list with parents this Christmas after apparently casting doubt about Santa's authenticity...20 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Dread, grinches and do-goodersFor most of us, Christmas is a time of unrelieved joy - crackers, carols and cake - but a significant number of people fear the festive season20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHo ho hot but cloudySeeking a warm and sunny Christmas Day? Head south. WeatherWatch forecaster Philip Duncan says 80 per cent of New Zealand will wake up to dry weather on Thursday...20 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Goodwill the secret of a happy ChristmasA sense of goodwill is around, extending even to those we find irritating and avoid at other times. Christmas is particularly suited to the Southern Hemisphere.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSanta busted for speedingSanta Claus has admitted being in a bit too much of a rush after being caught speeding on his way to an old folks' home.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoogle, cops step in to save ChristmasAn alert from Google helped solve the case of a cache of Christmas presents and electronic equipment stolen from an Auckland home.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMission of good cheerJetstar has pumped $25,000 into the Christmas Day lunch annually for three years. Airline staff also help by serving the festive meals.20 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleRellies drive you crackers?For most people Christmas Day represents a wonderful coming together of family members, sharing food, catching up and going over funny memories...20 Dec 04:00 PM
SportBest sports books on the shelves this yearIf you’re still wondering what to get the father-in-law for Christmas or intend reclining under a shady tree for the holidays, the <i>Herald on Sunday</i> looks at some of the best sports books on the shelves this year20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKissing boss spoils Christmas partyA city chief executive is being accused of kissing female staff at a company Christmas party - and joking he was acting "a bit like Roger Sutton".20 Dec 04:00 PM
