LifestyleThousands attend Te Manaaki lightingTe Komititanga was filled shoulder-to-shoulder last night, with thousands turning out for the Te Manaaki lighting. Video / PeadWatch23 Nov 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Spring in our step': Foodbank appeal donations top $20k in first weekDonations hit $22,024.63 in the first week, nearly doubling last year's start.22 Nov 11:10 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Family events in NZ to light up your ChristmasWhere to find the most dazzling Christmas experiences this year .22 Nov 04:17 PM
Golf'Taken everything I own': Cop completes major golfing milestone weeks before he diesThe 58-year-old vowed to complete every 18-hole golf course in NZ amid a cancer diagnosis.22 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldTurkey shortage fears as bird flu 'super strain' hits UK farmsAt least 35 bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed across Britain since October.22 Nov 04:00 AM
AucklandVending machine in reverse: Giving Machines aim to help Christmas strugglesChurch-sponsored vending machine at shopping mall lets donors see what they're giving.21 Nov 11:21 PM
LifestyleFestive spirit everywhere: Art, music and Santa take over the cityFree concerts, new exhibitions and festive fun fill Tāmaki Makaurau’s calendar.21 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldShopping centre drops live reindeer display after animal welfare backlashThe centre confirmed the reindeer would not return after public criticism.21 Nov 06:58 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMighty Ape boss says 2025 is shaping up as ‘year of the consumer’The online retailer has added 60 staff as it prepares for a high-demand holiday rush.20 Nov 11:00 PM
OpinionMeghan’s holiday show lands as William, Kate take stagePrince Harry appears briefly in the trailer, shown eating cereal in their kitchen.20 Nov 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Divorce between two parents': Maipi-Clarke says both sides wrong in Te Pāti Māori splitHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke likened the party split to 'a divorce between parents'.20 Nov 04:01 AM
PropertyLindt opening third store, plans to expand further in New ZealandChocolate business plans to open further shops in New Zealand, nothing confirmed yet.19 Nov 10:05 PM
World‘Beggars belief’: Londoners baffled by bizarre Christmas muralThe council confirmed the private landowner will remove the AI display soon.19 Nov 08:58 PM
New ZealandFamilies brace for bare Christmas as demand for help surgesAnau Fangupo says her children accept there may be no presents this year.18 Nov 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘I know how to create a world’: The Nutcracker designer Tracy Grant Lord's magic touchFrom chocolate fish to gumboots, it's a very Kiwi kind of Christmas.17 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Jarvie: How to hold a safe staff Christmas partyOPINION: Employers must know their responsibilities when alcohol is involved.16 Nov 02:00 AM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: New cafés, Christmas markets, and luxury dining hotspots for kiwi travellersFestive markets, new dining, and unique travel experiences for Kiwis this season.15 Nov 06:23 PM
New Zealand'On a narrow ledge': Demand for full-week foodbank support surges 145%How you can help struggling Tauranga and Western Bay families heading into Christmas. 14 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Reality many are living': Foodbank demand grows 'exponentially'How you can help struggling Rotorua families this Christmas.14 Nov 05:00 PM
LifestyleFestive spirit rising: The best of arts and culture across the city this weekendChristmas bells are starting to jingle their way into our weekly round-up of events.14 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleA look inside Santa's latest CBD hideout at SkyCityClassic Christmas cheer has returned to the Auckland CBD after the loss of Smith and Caughey's. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch14 Nov 04:00 AM
EntertainmentSmith & Caughey's closure left a gaping Xmas hole in Akl – here's what's filled itThe festive feature uses 100,000 lights, 1500 hanging decorations and 150 Christmas trees.14 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It snowballed': How bad case of writer's block launched Christmas book charity'Parents burst into tears ... because their children have never owned something new.'12 Nov 11:38 PM
WorldTensions in tune: Inside the row threatening the royals’ Christmas serviceA church rector has advocated modernising its choir and instilling higher standards.08 Nov 02:47 AM
EntertainmentToo soon for a comeback? Kunal Nayyar weighs in on Big Bang reunion talkHe stars in Christmas Karma, a Bollywood twist on A Christmas Carol.06 Nov 03:09 AM
LifestyleStruggling to find the perfect Christmas gift? Ask us for help We want to answer your hardest gift-giving questions this Christmas. 06 Nov 01:11 AM
Entertainment'Music is so powerful': British news presenter cries on air watching Xmas adThe ad’s soundtrack features 90s classic ‘Where Love Lives’ by Allison Limerick.05 Nov 10:59 PM
EntertainmentThree decades on, Home Alone’s Kevin is back with a message about family and ageingNew campaign shows the character’s focus on keeping his mum safe and cared for at home.05 Nov 08:24 AM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend: Circus magic, spooky mazes and summer swimsFancy a fright, a feast or a family day out? Auckland’s got you covered.31 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMeghan launches As Ever Christmas range with controversial nod to royal pastThe collection includes candles that smell like a royal wedding, and flower sprinkles.31 Oct 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Just a little dangerous': Try these two Christmas cake recipes from Nadia Lim and familyThe best Christmas cakes are baked at Labour Weekend.24 Oct 08:03 PM
RetailKiwis tightening wallets as cost pressures hit holiday spending plansMany shoppers aim to finish gift buying by November to spread costs.19 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Christmas countdown adds pressure after a tough yearOPINION: Choosing to shop locally this Christmas helps support struggling Kiwi businesses.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Some difficult news': Onehunga Christmas parade called offLocals have shared sadness online, calling it a loss for Onehunga’s children.13 Oct 07:50 AM
