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Explained: The two big variables that could slow - or grow - this Omicron wave
Omicron peak expected within weeks, but school holidays and functions could change things.
10 Christmas movies to watch this December
Jingle your bells and put up your trees. Here are 10 festive films that you need to see.
Christmas travel: Visiting the Austrian town where Silent Night was born
Stand in the very spot where Silent Night was first sung.
Top chef joins forces with Auckland start-up to deliver special Christmas menu
Top chef teams up with start-up duo to get Kiwis cooking, raise money for City Mission.
Watch: Schoolboy’s letter leaves millions in tears
Festive ads have become a huge part of international culture.
Kiwis reveal the Christmas gifts they'll never forget
“Family all being there and having a mean feed. That’s the best Christmas present."
Royal delights children with Spider-Man surprise
Can you guess which royal is behind this superhero surprise?
Colourful Christmas pavilion lights up for the city
The Christmas pavilion is now in place at the lower end of Queen St.
Eight types of people at the work Christmas party
From the crier to the ghoster and all the nudey rudey's in between. Which one are you?
Schist happens: Watch out, Santa
Santa could contend with defective schist chimneys this Christmas.
All Mariah Carey wants for Christmas is visitors to her Manhattan apartment
The Queen of Christmas is inviting fans to her NYC penthouse for an ultimate Xmas holiday.
Christmas is 24 sleeps away - but do we need to cut back our spending this year?
And if you do go shopping, how do you avoid falling into a debt trap?
The best Christmas gifts for adults
From the perfectly pampered to the outdoor obsessed – we’ve got you covered.
The best Christmas gifts for the hard to buy for
This list is full of treasures, from cookbooks to cocktails and even a Black Fern.
The best Christmas gifts for kids of all ages
From ages 0 right through to the teens, this gift guide is sure to please this Christmas.
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2022
Check out all of our Herald Premium Gift Guides and let the festivities commence!
The best Christmas gifts for under $30
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most expensive one.
Focus: How NZ Post handles a 15-million package Christmas rush
Chris Wong, general manager of business marketing at New Zealand Post, takes us inside National Sorting Centre in East Tāmaki and reveals how they deliver Christmas to millions of Kiwis each year. Video / NZ Herald
'I had tears the whole way around’: Heartfelt plea for donations for kids in need this Christmas
Without donations, thousands of kids could still miss out, charity boss says.
When is it too early to put up Christmas decorations?
Less than a week away from December, it's not hard to see baubles and tinsel everywhere.
The ultimate gift guide: experiences to remember at 100% Pure New Zealand’s gifting hub
Experience-based gift ideas to give your loved ones memories that last a lifetime
The top 10 gifts Kiwi kids are looking for this Christmas
TradeMe search trends reveal what Kiwi kids can expect to see under the tree this year.
Mariah Carey loses bid to trademark 'Queen of Christmas' title
All she wanted for Christmas was a trademark - the US Patent and Trademark Office said no.
The toys your kids really want for Christmas this year
Revealed: The toy that's probably at the top of your child's 2022 Christmas wish list.
‘Love this’: Woman’s Kmart wrapping-avoiding hack praised
Woman praised for gift-wrapping hack, one less costly item at Christmas time.
Christmas shortages: The toys and gadgets you might not see under the tree
Be flexible and prepared for festivities as staff shortages and supply chain issues bite.
Sleigh it ain't so: Santa poised for NZ malls six weeks before Xmas
It will be the first time Santa photos will be restriction-free since 2019.
Gwyneth's Goop gift guide includes nod to NZ
Paltrow has revealed her extravagant gift selections for 2022
How to start saving now on your Christmas shopping
With Christmas around the corner, some smart shopping will save you time and money.
'It doesn't get much worse': Frail 95-year-old followed home from ATM, punched and robbed
The elderly man was left with head injuries, including internal bleeding and a black eye.
Auckland Santa and Anzac Day parades under threat from rising traffic management costs
We are paying for someone to put a cone in the street, says Jessica Rose.