Million-dollar Christmas tree: Auckland Council criticised for 'incredibly high price tag'
Council stumping up $800k for 18m fake tree, private orgs paying the rest.
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'A very big need': Referrals to Salvation Army services double in a year
'Every little thing counts, every can of baked beans counts.'
Kim Knight: Who shrunk the Griffin’s Sampler box? Rethinking a Christmas favourite
OPINION: Scorched almonds are for kinder times. In 2024, life is like a box of biscuits.
Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal 2024
The Bay of Plenty Times has launched its annual Christmas Appeal supporting the Tauranga Community Foodbank.
Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids
The charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.
Opinion: An employment expert’s guide to lowering legal risks of debaucherous Christmas parties
OPINION: Work party shenanigans can cause HR headaches, but solutions are available.
Smith & Caughey’s unveils Christmas windows on Queen St - with a Kiwi twist
After a turbulent year the historic store and CBD are 'coming back to life' says chairman,
Smith & Caughey’s prepare this year's Christmas display
This Christmas, Smith & Caughey’s will showcase the nostalgic New Zealand illustrated book The Adventures of Hutu and Kawa by Avis Acres. Video / Dean Purcell
Do try this at home: 10 plating tips for plating food like a pro
Learn simple tricks to elevate your food presentation and impress your dinner guests.
Holidays in 2025: How six days leave can get you 16 days off
How to use the fewest annual leave days, for the longest stretch of time off.
Editorial: Do retailers have reasons to be optimistic?
OPINION: Will Christmas be the most wonderful time of the year for business?
Campgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked out
DoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.
Christmas concert clash: Free Hawke's Bay shows on same day in different cities
Hawke's Bay will be spoiled for choice when it comes to 80s and 90s music.
Twinkling lights and festive nights! Christmas Lights Trail entries open
Entries are now open for 2024’s Tremains Christmas Lights Trail.
The cat's out of the bag: Beloved NZ band to deliver rare free concert
The supergroup are returning to Hawke's Bay to celebrate Napier's 150th anniversary.
Santa’s little helper: Kiwi teacher to work as elf in Santa village in Finland
Kids already warned to be on their best behaviour with the Arctic Circle-bound teacher.
How are retailers reacting to the OCR decision?
Retailers have shared their excitement about the OCR cut right in time for Christmas.
Kmart Christmas range divides shoppers in NZ and Australia
‘Ridiculous. Still three months away.’
Prep early for the summer and book these sun-filled travel deals
Are you ready to bask in the sun and swim in pristine waters?
The ultimate cosy Christmas: Visit Washington DC in December
Plan now for a Christmas with woolly hats, festive lights and eggnog.
Songs and Santa in the city for Midwinter Xmas
Napier's CBD was a hive of activity despite inclement weather.
TVNZ delayed announcement of job cuts ahead of Christmas as it would have been 'catastrophic' for morale
'We all hoped our revenue position would change for the better.'
'The safe house was full': Spike in crisis calls to Women’s Refuge
"Their focus is just staying alive and getting through the next day."
Smart use of power is helping ease cost of living pressures
The aim of the Healthy Homes Program is to reduce power use by 30 to 40 per cent.
Opinion: Never too late for Christmas ham
"I decided to make things a little easier ... and go without."
'Love will find you too': Final Christmas tally 'an awesome outpouring' of kindness
The final amount raised in the 2023 appeal has been revealed.
‘Make it a four-day work week': How to beat the back-to-work blues
Helpful advice as holidays come to an end and work looms.
Bad Santa? Returning unwanted pressies and other consumer rights
OPINION: Whether it's a robot or a dessert, those written warranties need to be honoured.
Letters: Questions about our marine environment - and New Zealand art
OPINION: "Issues need to be resolved - not just for snapper anglers but the whole planet."
21 days, 8 homicides: Police investigate nearly double usual rate of deaths
The rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks.
Eat or clean with it: Five surprising uses for your Christmas tree
Before you chuck it outside, here are some more innovative ideas for your ailing tree.
Three people killed in overnight crashes; holiday road toll at 15
Three people have died in two separate crashes overnight, police said.
Young Kiwi cancer survivor’s heartwarming Christmas wish
The young cancer survivor invited his whole school to join a day of fun.
A call for responsible driving and water safety
Opinion: A plea for mindful driving and water safety this summer.