Three people have now died in the holiday road toll period, which began on Friday

Mum of heart transplant patient organises a "thank you" for the staff who helped save her.

Lucian Whyte's injuries mean he will spend Christmas Day in hospital.

"We need the help of Kiwis to save kiwi."

Bit of rain for the South Island, but the weather won't spoil Kiwis' Christmas plans.

A Christmas message to Herald on Sunday readers from PM Jacinda Ardern.

EDITORIAL: Spirit of Xmas is universal but we should acknowledge its Christian heritage.

COMMENT: Dump the diet - it's Christmas!

Broadcaster Eric Young suffered a bad dizzy spell - his heart valve was failing.

Tips for ensuring your kids have a great day when you are separated

On her first Christmas away, Maria Majsa discovered what really mattered.

Another reason to stop in Taihape - the scenic lookout. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Advice from the PM, Tom Sainsbury, Guy Williams, Ray McVinnie and others.

Kiwis are spending up large this Christmas and it is set to continue on Boxing Day.

Some leave buying the essentials until after 10pm on Christmas Eve.

COMMENT: Christmas has come early this weekend.

41,000 passengers will use Auck Airport's international terminal on Dec 23 - a busiest day

All Stacey and Simon Kale want for Xmas is for twins to make it home for the next one.

COMMENT: You could call it a guide to surviving Christmas with millennials.

The annual Christmas holiday rush is growing across the country.

Paymark's sales data also hints at what you might get in your stocking this year.

Man who became Santa was all business during his third-century life in modern-day Turkey.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released new photos to celebrate their engagement.

The Christmas forecast is set to be a scorcher around the country.

Pasifika women in particular need to be more aware of what their body is telling them

As Paymark's Paul Brislen puts it, we are now officially in "spend mode".

From the cold and dark winter of Germany to the hot and bright summer of New Zealand.

A tuneful farewell as columnist Toby Manhire signs off.

Grandma moved to tears as 'Colin' the tree chopped in memory of her late husband.

Shoppers at Sylvia Park talk about the busy Christmas season. / Jason Oxenham