LifestyleSix of the best: Spots to walk off Christmas dinnerGet off the couch. You know you'll feel better, especially when you can come home to leftovers and a lie down.18 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleLet there be lightsA dedicated bunch are bringing Christmas to their neighbourhoods, reports Catherine Smith.17 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBoxing Day sales may be too lateForget waiting for Boxing Day sales - some retailers are already advertising sales with discounts of up to 70 per cent. 17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi story of ChristmasWe enjoyed this video so much previous years that we decided to share it with you again. The Christmas Story - as told by the children of St Paul's Church. Courtesy of St Paul's Church in Auckland.Watch17 Dec 01:51 AM
LifestyleBeauty: Tinsel timeIt's not called the silly season for nothing, get decked out like a Christmas tree, writes Janetta Mackay.16 Dec 09:30 PM
OpinionNoelle McCarthy<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i> Nativity tale never fails to touch the heart16 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyConsumer confidence falls to 18-month lowNew Zealand consumer confidence has sunk to an 18-month low suggesting retailers have little reason to expect Christmas cheer to be reflected in sales.15 Dec 09:45 PM
LifestyleAll we want for Christmas...The talents behind <i>Viva</I> magazine reveal what they want to give and receive this Christmas.14 Dec 07:20 PM
Opinion<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Where are you flying off to next year?A survey of 502 Kiwis found that 42 per cent said they usually decided on their travel plans around this time of year.13 Dec 08:30 PM
New Zealand12 Days of Christmas: LifelineChristmas is the busiest time for counselling service Lifeline Auckland, which sees a sharp increase in the number of calls it receives.13 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleDemise of apple orchards threatens Britain's mistletoeAlthough this year's harvest is bountiful and prices are buoyant, a long-term threat hangs over the future of the UK's mistletoe.13 Dec 03:21 AM
OpinionJames Griffin: Christmas: too cool to waste on kidsChristmas, they say, is for the children. Well, that sucks. Who made up that rule? Children, undoubtedly - crafty little buggers.12 Dec 08:30 PM
LifestyleTwelve days to sample the festive spirit'Tis the season to try new wine varietals or labels. And think beyond your Christmas dinner to all those parties and post-Christmas barbies.12 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleCherry on top (+recipes)A summertime Christmas has many advantages when it comes to dessert.12 Dec 04:30 PM
