New ZealandThick fog lifts, but could returnThe thick fog that cancelled more than 100 flights at Wellington airport yesterday has lifted, with blue skies now above the capital.24 Dec 03:14 AM
OpinionMichael Hewat: Christmas message inverts the quest for GodTheists, and perhaps some atheists too, might thank God for Dr Zain Ali's gracious and insightful comments about God and religion.24 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Another year over, better to comeAnd so this is Christmas, and what have you done, New Zealand business?24 Dec 01:04 AM
LifestyleKeep your cool over ChristmasRelatives can easily get on each other's nerves. Suzanne Masefield offers ways to head off any aggro.23 Dec 10:40 PM
WorldWarming up for ChristmasPeople around the world are preparing to celebrate Christmas. Check out some of our favourite shots of the festivities.23 Dec 10:17 PM
LifestyleA chef's ChristmasWhat do the hard-working people who run some of our city's busiest and best kitchens do when their restaurant kitchen is given a final scrub-down for the year? Do they put their feet up and let others wait on them hand and foot?23 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandQuake weary staff get Xmas wingsA travel company has given 100 of its staff affected by the Christchurch earth-quakes a special Christmas bonus.23 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: The end was nigh...I never believed the world would suddenly end, but I liked the idea that it was possible.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouple jockey for position on trackJockeys Opie Bosson and Danielle Johnson are partners at home - but not at work, where they regularly compete for victory.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWork skills build confidenceThe Mana Recovery Trust has spent the past 16 years helping people with mental health disabilities to develop the skills to work and live in the community.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandRetail world geared upShopkeepers are bracing themselves as last-minute Christmas shoppers head to the stores on one of the biggest shopping days of the year.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandVideo links keep families in touch at ChristmasNew Zealand's overseas defence force personnel will be turning to heavy doses of Skype tomorrow for a link with home on Christmas Day.23 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Let's embrace this season of tolerance and goodwillA Christmas card from the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran wishes us a Merry Christmas. There is nothing unusual about that.23 Dec 04:29 PM
LifestyleSilly season snapsWe're just a handful of sleeps away from one of the most exciting mornings to wake up on - Christmas Day!22 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandCoping with a bad giftIf you've ever found yourself on the receiving end of a thoughtless gift you'll know it hurts. Here's some advice on dealing with a bad present.22 Dec 08:04 PM
New ZealandThanks - but no thanksThe ten gifts you'd rather not find under your Christmas tree this year.22 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe score on dietingMany festive folks will have one eye on the difference Christmas indulgence makes to their waistlines.22 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionKerre Woodham: Nats run out of petrolNormally, talkback in the week before Christmas is full of callers ringing in with lovely stories of family get-togethers and their own personal Yuletide traditions, and we wish each other well for the holiday season. Nice, warm, fuzzy stuff.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSuperyachts share Christmas spiritSuperyachts and their millionaire owners are in port - and they're sharing the Christmas spirit. The locally-built 50m Ohana and the palatial 58.5m Ulysses are the big attractions around Auckland's Viaduct Basin.22 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionKerre Woodham: A lonely season for less luckyI love Christmas. It's my favourite holiday of the year. Having family and friends around the table, putting on a lavish spread, coming up with thoughtful gifts for people I care about - it's a wonderful celebration.22 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleGift ideas that giveChristmas isn't just about grabbing at a huge pile of presents, it's also a great time for giving, or buying "good" gifts - the sort that make the world a better place.22 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandTail end of Cyclone Evan to whip NorthlandNorthland is in for a drenching this weekend, as the remnants of Cyclone Evan brush the country.21 Dec 06:20 PM
New ZealandWet, hot and humid ChristmasCyclone Evan's going to put a bit of a dampener on Christmas - it's likely to be wet, hot and humid. The remnants of the tropical cyclone which hit Samoa and Fiji are set to reach New Zealand around Christmas Eve.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHerald on Sunday editorial: Judge right on tougher lineThis Christmas, more alleged criminals will be in jail awaiting trial than in any previous year on records supplied by our prisons. The number has steadily increased since this Government came to power, to a estimated 1671 this week.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGetting into the Santa spirit pays off for retailersFestive lights, Christmas trees, a jolly Santa waving you in and carols can be the magic formula for retailers trying to lure shoppers in and seal a deal.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandShoppers break out the plasticConsumers cutting loose after a year of watching their wallets is one reason for a huge increase in Christmas spending, according to the Retailers Association. Paymark said just over $3.2 billion went through its network between Nov 30 and Dec 20.21 Dec 04:30 PM
