New Zealand‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGaslighting can mar holiday gatherings. Here’s how to identify, avoid itWashington Post: Ways to protect yourself against gaslighting this holiday season.21 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo Santa, no birthdays: Inside Gloriavale kids’ banned ‘special days’Why Gloriavale leavers will be truly joyful this Christmas. 21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNine science-backed ways to prevent overeating this ChristmasTelegraph: How to hack your senses at Christmas so you eat less but enjoy food more.21 Dec 03:00 AM
World‘Offensive’ Christmas song lyrics could be banned by UK lawThe UK Government insists free speech is safe and Christmas carols can stay.20 Dec 11:28 PM
LifestylePrince George follows Diana by serving Christmas dinner to homeless peopleYoung royal visits London shelter 32 years after his grandmother brought William there.20 Dec 06:00 PM
AucklandWheelchair-bound dad faces homeless Christmas after fire guts family homeTetraplegic father Mark Rihari lost vital medical equipment in the blaze.20 Dec 05:55 AM
EntertainmentKylie Minogue scores first UK Christmas No 1 with XMAS hitSinger is the first solo female in 12 years to top the British Christmas chart.20 Dec 03:09 AM
BusinessBoxing Day starts early – Briscoes sale kicks off before ChristmasBriscoes is touting a $70m 'Boxing Day' sale running through to December 29.20 Dec 02:29 AM
Entertainment‘So blessed’: Hayley Holt on family, loss and finding joy after TVNZ job shake-upAfter a year of change, the beloved broadcaster reveals why she’s so grateful.20 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSix things that make ADHD worse at Christmas and how to copeTelegraph: Expert tips for avoiding a 'dopamine sleigh ride' to regret. 19 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Pies, beer and beach, that’s my plan': Emotional scenes as Kiwis make it home for ChristmasMore than 2.5 million travellers will pour through the airport this holiday season.19 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Dec 06:36 PM
LifestyleEasy hot honey brie flatbreads for ChristmasThis is a simple solution when you are busy with a giant to-do list for the holidays.19 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleFrom stars to Shakespeare: 9 ways to make the most of the holidaysEnjoy local arts, cultural and hospitality events in the final week before Christmas.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleOpinion: Christmas isn't what it used to be and this email proves itWe now rank behind only Canada and Australia for 'Christmas crack' searches.19 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSix high-fibre foods to boost your gut health this ChristmasTelegraph: Plus easy recipes to turn your festive leftovers into tasty, healthy meals. 19 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandSnow falls on south, temps plunge to 3C as MetService forecasts 'bumpy' ride for SantaSnow warnings are in place tonight for Crown Range and Milford alpine roads.18 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandHow you can help kids in need this ChristmasMore than 3,200 families were helped by the Kindness Collective this Christmas, Katie Oliver reports.Watch18 Dec 08:45 PM
New ZealandThe Christmas traditions you wish your family would ditchFormer Labour Minister and Auckland mayor Phil Goff and PR guru Deborah Pead on the Herald NOW panel.Watch18 Dec 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the role of Santa has changed – from a man who's donned the red suit for 46 yearsThe toy requests have remained remarkably similar over time – robots, dolls, dinosaurs.18 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to manage seasonal stress and enjoy the holidaysWashington Post: Setting boundaries can help ease some of the seasonal stress.18 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Christmas? Icy blast and snow road warnings set to hit Snow is expected on Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd from afternoon to 10pm.18 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandChristmas Cheer Appeal deadline: Final cash donations called for to help pack parcelsThe appeal has packed about 450 of its 500 targeted Christmas parcels.17 Dec 11:39 PM
ChristchurchThe charity making sure no kid misses out this XmasThis year's waitlist is growing with five to 10 new pleas for help daily.17 Dec 11:00 PM
Lifestyle O Christmas Tree: Another community festive centrepiece hand-made by volunteers wrecked Locals in a small township can't believe 300 hours of hard work has been destroyed. 17 Dec 10:17 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW panel: Deepfake AI, the road cone hotline and puppiesThe Front Page Podcast host, Chelsea Daniels and Herald senior journalist Simon Wilson discuss the big topics of the day.Watch17 Dec 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle12 do’s and don’ts for becoming a better gift-giver, according to scienceWashington Post: Evidence-based guidelines to make your gifts better appreciated.17 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand10-year old boy cleans 180 bins in exchange for 152 cans to donate to a foodbankHereworth School’s appeal collected 900kg of food for local families in need.17 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChilly temperatures remain as rain clears for most of the countryTemperature highs are expected to sit in the low 20s for most of New Zealand.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: How the Mowbrays, Luxons and Auckland’s A-list are spending ChristmasPlus, meet the entrepreneur brothers behind Auckland’s new hospitality hotspot.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Black Caps'Resilience is our motto': Black Cap juggles injury, wife's leukaemia battle and dad's strokeBlair Tickner has opened up on family health battles after his injury blow.17 Dec 05:01 AM
World'I wanted to help': Kiwi-born hero on kebab run helped tackle Bondi shooterNew Zealander Amandeep Singh-Bola ran towards the gunfire at Bondi Beach.17 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day weather predictions revealedMetService expects rain bands to move in from the southwest during Christmas week.17 Dec 03:00 AM
