World'Greatest Christmas gift': White House press secretary expecting baby girlShe and husband Nicholas Riccio, 60, already have a son born in 2024.27 Dec 07:02 AM
EntertainmentHow King Charles quietly thanks his staff at ChristmasStaff received monogrammed gifts, puddings and hand-signed cards from the King.25 Dec 02:16 AM
LifestyleGravy fails to family feuds: How to get through Christmas Day in one pieceFrom relationship tensions to lumpy gravy, experts share their fixes for festive stress.24 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas Appeal: Those who 'have so little' but their 'hearts are turned towards giving'23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas Cheer Appeal deadline: Final cash donations called for to help pack parcels17 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandFree festive feasts: Community rallies to feed lonely and struggling whānauChristmas Day community events will ensure no one is lonely or hungry at Christmas.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSanta’s grotto brings festive magic to Hastings town centreSanta’s grotto opens in Westerman’s Building opposite the Hastings clock.11 Dec 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to stop Xmas turning your kids into entitled little monstersOPINION: Raising grateful kids at Christmas without killing the magic.06 Dec 10:00 PM
Entertainment'We should start listening to Christmas music in June': Michael Buble on festive joyHis 2011 album Christmas remains one of the best-selling festive records.05 Dec 07:02 AM
LifestyleYou asked, we answer: Our Christmas gift guide for hard-to-buy-for readersNo plastic for grandkids? Sisters who like to 'do' stuff? Secret Santas without tat?05 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandNot all talk: City 'shows up' for those facing hardshipIn one day the community donated more than $22k in food and gift items. 05 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandZB host Mike Hosking and PM Christopher Luxon swap Christmas giftsMike Hosking and Christopher Luxon continue their Christmas gift swap tradition. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch04 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Oh my Lord, what is it?' – PM keeps Hosking Christmas gag going as pair swap giftsThe Newstalk ZB broadcaster and Luxon trade tongue-in-cheek gifts each Christmas.04 Dec 06:34 PM
EntertainmentPrincess of Wales urges focus on small acts of care as she plans Christmas concertPrince William and a number of famous faces will read or perform at the festive service.03 Dec 08:36 AM
WorldAway from the manger: Jesus stolen from Brussels nativity in ‘zombie’ rowThe faceless fabric figures were approved in advance by church authorities.02 Dec 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Hits deep': Volunteers decorate injured mum's home for Christmas Lights TrailAfter she fell off a ladder, Chuffed Gifts stepped up to keep her festive tradition going.02 Dec 01:16 AM
EntertainmentMeet the man behind 50 years of Santa paradesHerald NOW reporter Katie Oliver visits the workshop crafting Auckland’s festive magic. Video / Herald NowWatch27 Nov 07:29 PM
Lifestyle'Flat-out': NZ Post braces for 10 million parcels in 27 daysChristmas, and your orders, will be here before you know it.27 Nov 04:00 PM
World'We went there thinking it was real': Tourists duped by AI 'Christmas market'AI images of a fake Buckingham Palace market fooled tourists worldwide.21 Nov 09:35 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
EntertainmentLife-sized Lego Capaldi: Singer receives ultimate festive giftThe 29-year-old singer’s Lego double was built from more than 41,000 bricks.19 Nov 06:41 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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe case for (and against) baking your Christmas cake in September. Yes, really. When should you bake your Christmas cake? Nadia Lim and Nigella Lawson weigh in. 25 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailRetail row: Boxing Day spending up but December downWorldline's latest data has revealed how Kiwis spent on Boxing Day this year.27 Dec 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Regifting and other ways to stop the spend this ChristmasOPINION: December is often the month in which we spend money like it’s confetti.21 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRetailers' Christmas wish: Staying alive in 2025Christmas sales will be critical to retailers' survival as 2025 shapes up as a challenge.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Mountain' of Christmas gifts for decile one school after kids expected to miss outThe school was hundreds of gifts short after a technical glitch.16 Dec 11:20 PM
