New ZealandGo Santa Go! Run kicks the season into gearIt was a race with a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Dec 01:00 AM
EntertainmentKaty Perry goes topless in Christmas videoThe singer has stripped right down in the racy clip for her new Christmas song.03 Dec 11:41 PM
EntertainmentWhy strange duets make the tills ring out at ChristmasThe eternal, till ringing appeal of the incongruous festive double-act.03 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldThe 'White' House: Melania unveils extravagant Christmas decorationsThis year she began preparations as early as July.03 Dec 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy Christmas trees and babies don't mixIt's only a matter of time before there's tinsel in his number twos.02 Dec 10:00 PM
LifestyleExpert reveals: The biggest Christmas tree decorating mistakesHow to avoid creating a pyramid of tinsel-coated carnage this year.02 Dec 06:36 PM
LifestyleMum reveals genius presents hack for kidsAfter dealing with tantrum, one mum has come up with a simple way to handle shopping.02 Dec 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Tips for surviving ChristmasCOPMMENT: The complete guide to surviving December 25, the leadup and the aftermath.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJake Bailey: Xmas mishaps a gift for trainee medicsCOMMENT: We all have to start somewhere, says Jake Bailey in a lightbulb moment.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupreme irony as lost Auckland boy found marching in Santa paradeLost boy unexpectedly showed up marching in the Santa parade's Lost Boy's float.27 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandFather Christmas and friends visit Starship HospitalStarship Hospital in-patients were able to see Santa himself and a few of his friends.27 Nov 03:20 AM
LifestylePutting your Xmas tree up before December means you're 'tacky'Many branded the thought of decking the halls before December as "tacky" and "vulgar".27 Nov 02:02 AM
New ZealandThe Warehouse has TK Maxx in crosshairs with handbags, says expertAchievable luxury handbags are now available online through The Warehouse.25 Nov 07:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland Santa Parade crashed by onesie-clad vegansDirect Action Everywhere NZ members wearing cow-print onesies crashed the Santa parade.25 Nov 03:21 AM
New ZealandSanta parade today: Auckland CBD roads closedAuckland's biggest Christmas parade will take place today.23 Nov 08:00 PM
LifestyleThe top Christmas toys according to The WarehouseA $29 toy has topped the list, followed by dolls and classic board games.19 Nov 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleBeck Vass: How to avoid a Christmas full of crapI know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but most of this stuff is cheap, nasty crap.19 Nov 06:14 PM
LifestyleHark! What your role in the school nativity play says about youStudy claims your part could say a lot about your prospects in life.12 Nov 09:24 PM
LifestyleQuiet times: 'Sensitive Santa' at malls this ChristmasChildren with sensory challenges or anxiety offered more access to Santa.12 Nov 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLetters: Respect te reo Pakeha too, pleaseAlongside our need to respect te reo Maori, can we also respect our English language?12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHo, ho, no - Controversial Santa won't feature at Auckland parade this yearNeville Baker won widespread support after telling the Herald Santa had to be a man.12 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandChristmas presents: Would you return the favour to Auckland's giant Santa?Auckland's giant Santa will make his farewell appearance this Christmas before retiring.11 Nov 10:30 PM
LifestyleBizarre new Christmas tree trendSome people have gone to ridiculous lengths to "spruce up" tradition.11 Nov 12:37 AM
New ZealandGood riddance to Auckland's 'creepy' Santa?Many people on Auckland's Queen Street are happy to see Santa retire.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSanta's last stand: Father Christmas faces axe after 60 yearsSanta is well loved, but the time is right to retire him, says Heart of the City.08 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAnika Moa to headline Whangārei Christmas FestivalAnika Moa will spice up this year's Whangārei Christmas Festival at Semenoff Stadium16 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jacinda Ardern's Christmas announcementPM shares video saying "it's that time of year" where she needs the help of Kiwis kids.02 Oct 01:46 AM
New Zealand104 days to go: Too early to plan for Christmas?Christmas has arrived early, like three months early - well, kind of.12 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland City Mission struggling to keep up with food demandsThe charity has seen a 40 per cent increase in demand for food parcels this year.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bad Santa' burglar jailed for stealing child's Xmas presentsBad Santa: man who stole Christmas presents from solo mum sentenced.11 Jul 04:20 AM
New ZealandSanta parade's future secure after council steps inThe Council confirmed it would take over funding for the event to the tune of $45,000.06 Mar 05:20 PM
New ZealandPōhutukawa massacre at Opito Bay - Four poisoned and the hunt for a killerOpito Bay's pōhutukawa poisoner leaves locals furious and searching for likely suspects.21 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuYour say: Mangapapa land 'sold, not stolen'; Boxing Day sales and 'fake' historyReaders have their say: Maori land; Boxing Day sales; fence-sitting; 'fake' history05 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeSeven wins the Chronicle had in 2018Local Chronicle stories go into bat for our community04 Jan 09:11 PM