New ZealandDeath after police pursuitThe holiday road toll stands at 13, the same as last year, following two fatal crashes in Auckland overnight.04 Jan 06:24 PM
New ZealandEmergency clinics in gun over surchargesAn Auckland mother is outraged that her daughter was 'ripped off' by an accident and medical clinic.04 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Steve Mackenzie:</i> Why surcharges are not newsworthyDon't like surcharges? Vote with your feet, says Restaurant Association chief executive Steve Mackenzie.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSharks and swimmers mingle on the CoromandelBeaches around the country were packed yesterday as temperatures soared.03 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentSurcharge confusion stretches to 4th dayCustomers claim businesses are being greedy in adding surcharges on days not officially holidays.03 Jan 04:30 PM
RetailStung diners want rules clarifiedAuckland diners want clearer rules over when the holiday surcharge should apply after some were slapped with the extra cost on their bills yesterday.02 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHoliday toll hits 11 with 2 days to goA motorcyclist was killed yesterday on the Coromandel Peninsula and a motorist died in Marlborough last night, taking the holiday road toll to 11.02 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHoliday homes for getaway to rememberWhile you're slumming it this summer, others are living it up.01 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentTurn off phone on holiday: unionistListen out for the sound of waves crashing on the shoreline and birdsong in the trees - not the ringtone of your company phone.29 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionTips for a stress-free holiday seasonMost of us are just plain worn out, yet we long to create and achieve the kind of holiday time sold to us by the media.28 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWild weather forces campers to retreatA popular beach was blasted by rain and blustery winds yesterday, causing some campers to cut short their holidays and leave.28 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe web tells a tale of ChristmasYour Christmas stories through comments from Twitter, Facebook and beyond.25 Dec 02:33 AM
OpinionHow are you spending your Christmas?How will you be spending your Christmas? Send us your photos and stories.24 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandHidden horror of holiday seasonAmidst the joy, celebration and festivities of Christmas and the New Year period lies the hidden horror of the holiday season, as the rates of domestic violence, alcohol abuse and road fatalities increase.24 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ set for humid summerNew Zealand is set for a humid summer, with experts predicting a warm and wet January and February.24 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' need this ChristmasStaff at the Auckland City Mission have been rushed off their feet and will be cooking Christmas dinner for more than 2000 people tomorrow.24 Dec 03:13 AM
New ZealandPlan holiday route, drivers toldHolidaymakers joining the Christmas exodus from Auckland are being encouraged to check road and traffic conditions before leaving home, to improve chances of safe and relatively hassle-free trips.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristmas services around the countryA selection of Christmas church services in the main centres.23 Dec 05:27 AM
EconomyMore tourists coming here but fewer Kiwis seeing NZInternational visitors to New Zealand have increased in the past year, but Kiwis are opting to travel abroad for their holidays.22 Dec 01:14 AM
LifestyleCome away with meWhat do some of our friends in fashion, design and food have planned for their Christmas break?21 Dec 04:30 PM
