New ZealandSanta claws his way into townSome call him creepy, others call him a piece of cultural history - either way Auckland's giant Santa has been saved from early retirement.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMiracle on Queen StreetSanta has been saved, with a family-owned company pledging money to keep him on Auckland's main street.23 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandDear Santa, so sorry you've been sackedAucklanders are facing Christmas without the city's larger-than-life Santa. The big man's banned after Heart of the City said it couldn't afford the $180k installation.22 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleChristmas clubs get in earlyStarting a Christmas savings scheme will make shopping less stressful and the way you save will make a big difference to how much cash you'll have.29 Mar 03:15 PM
Small BusinessConsumer confidence comes backA booming Christmas shopping period and an overall annual spending jump shows a return to pre-global financial crisis consumer confidence levels, retail experts say.08 Jan 05:09 AM
OpinionEditorial: Right time to start battle of the bulgeThe week after New Year is a testing time for resolutions to correct a bad habit. But it is a good time to make one new one - tackle the 'obesity epidemic'.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhere did that word come from? - Santa ClausThe original Christian saint of secret gift-giving and children was St Nicholas, a fourth-century Greek bishop, whose feast day is December 6.05 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleRoast lamb the ultimate kaiWhen TV chef Sachie Nomura arrived from Japan almost 17 years ago, she couldn't get over the size of NZ's vegetables.28 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoxing Day kindnessIn a show of holiday spirit, Greymouth residents have rallied to help a boy who lost his Christmas money when he went to spend it on Boxing Day.27 Dec 09:48 PM
LifestyleHusband to share euthanasia storyChristmas is especially tough for Evans Mott. His wife Rosie shared a final Christmas Day with family before ending her life two years ago today.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBusiest Boxing Day ever - PaymarkYesterday's manic Boxing Day sales were the busiest ever, according to new Paymark figures.27 Dec 04:50 AM
New ZealandPatience pays off for bargain-huntersA shopping trolley of 15 items was $1,500 cheaper on Boxing Day - a saving of 26 per cent on Christmas prices - according to a Herald survey of a popular mall.26 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBoxing Day proposal in packed mallDo you know the happy couple who got engaged in front of hundreds of shoppers at Auckland's St Luke's mall yesterday?26 Dec 04:30 PM
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
