New ZealandChristmas Day warning: Man loses $14k of gifts to burglarsDecember and January are the busiest months for thieves, insurance experts warn.24 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow to handle the worst people at your Christmas tableFormer police negotiator's smart tips to avoid Christmas dinner becoming your last supper.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand193 transactions a second: Kiwis race to shops for last-minute giftsA whopping 11,277 transactions were made in a single minute on Christmas eve.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas in MIQ: What's on the menu for those in isolationAt one facility, it's even rumoured there'll be an onsite "in-house" Santa.24 Dec 07:15 AM
AirlinesKiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people todayNew Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.24 Dec 04:45 AM
LifestyleCovid won't stop Santa, US-Canadian military operation confirms"Santa calls the shots. We just track him." Military operation follows festive progress.24 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandWater Safety NZ: Too many New Zealanders are drowningHow to stay safe this summer.24 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandCovid: A patient in their 50s has died, 62 community casesWhat will the latest case numbers show?23 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandNo more pavlovas! Kiwis queue for last-minute Christmas lunch itemsIt could be back to the drawing board for Kiwis who haven't started their shop yet. 23 Dec 09:44 PM
New ZealandChristmas weather forecast: All you need to knowLarge parts of New Zealand are shaping up for a Christmas cracker.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Unwrapping the true meaning of ChristmasNostalgic comedy 8-Bit Christmas delivers laughs, an emotional wallop and festive spirit.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe supermarket closing on Boxing Day to give staff a breakOwner Tim Wilson his staff deserve an extra day off after a 'really challenging year'.23 Dec 03:13 AM
New Zealand'My idea of bringing some love': Wizard wants to run for local mayorThe Wizard says he will run for Christchurch mayor in next year's local body elections.22 Dec 10:14 PM
New Zealand'I've never stayed in a hotel in my life': Grandma sees bright side of MIQ XmasBeing in an MIQ hotel feels 'like you've gone to heaven', grandmother says.22 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailChristmas retail spending up but a warning some businesses are still sufferingA Wellington bookstore has been so busy it has lines out the door.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCool change forecast for Christmas, storms possible over New YearHeading camping over New Year? Better keep a close eye on the weather updates.22 Dec 07:36 AM
New ZealandChristmas strawberry shortage expectedCrops were 'annihilated' by poor weather.22 Dec 12:14 AM
LifestyleHow to cope with Christmas if you struggle with alcoholThe holiday season can be extra difficult if you struggle to limit your drinking.21 Dec 09:50 PM
KahuAuckland marae team up in Christmas charity driveThe marae are giving away parcels to whānau in desperate need of holiday cheer.20 Dec 10:39 PM
LifestyleWhat's on the menu for prisoners this Christmas?Corrections will spend just $1.10 extra per prisoner for their December 25 menu.20 Dec 10:37 PM
BusinessKiwis' Xmas supermarket splurge: 208 tonnes of ham, 2 million fruit mince pies, 500,000 crackersWhat's filling Kiwi Christmas trolleys this year? It's a cracker of a list...20 Dec 09:16 PM
LifestyleOpinion: What not to do this ChristmasThis Christmas will be one like no other - here's how to make the most of it.20 Dec 07:52 PM
TravelNo More Carry On: Major Aussie airlines unite to battle bad behaviourAustralians flying this Christmas could be placed on a 'no fly list' over one thing.20 Dec 06:43 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Masterton's award-winning park's Christmas lights growing brighterMasterton's award-winning 130-year-old Queen Elizabeth Park is lighting up for Christmas.20 Dec 05:40 AM
TravelSee NZ's most popular islands in a brand new wayGet that 'overseas' feeling without the hassle at these spectacular islands.20 Dec 05:23 AM
TravelIs this Auckland's best nature walk?It may be the best nature walk in Auckland but most have never heard of it.20 Dec 04:49 AM
TravelHappy Families: How to have a great intergenerational tripDreading an extended family holiday? Here's how to turn it into a win-win.20 Dec 04:27 AM
New ZealandFocus: Seven Days of Christmas at Ngā Whare Waatea MaraePuhihuia Wade, essential services manager at Manukau Urban Māori Authority, talks about the Seven Days of Christmas at Ngā Whare Waatea Marae. Video / Michael CraigWatch19 Dec 11:56 PM
TravelOmicron knocks on door of Santa Claus' Village in FinlandSantaPark, a theme park built in an old air raid shelter, closed its doors in 2020.19 Dec 07:21 PM
TravelCovid-19 threatens dreams of a 'normal' Christmas in the US, againIndoor events are being cancelled and mobile morgues ordered in a devastating deja-vu.19 Dec 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Heath: Are you planning to ruin your family Christmas?This year, use your prefrontal cortex wisely instead of leaping into debate.19 Dec 04:00 PM
RoyalsQueen's Christmas plans may be ruinedHow the Queen's first Christmas without her husband could be headed for ruin.19 Dec 03:15 AM
EntertainmentVery merry music: Best Christmas albums of all timeSet the right festive tone with these crowd-pleasing tunes.19 Dec 03:01 AM
New ZealandYour one week until Christmas weather forecastIt looks like the weather gods are set to deliver for most.18 Dec 04:00 PM
