'Tis the season to be frisky, says study
The 'feel good factor' of the silly season could be to blame for baby boom next September.
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Local Focus: A bright idea now a permanent attraction
A bright idea for a family fiesta. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Fatal Hawke's Bay crash brings holiday road toll to four
Four people are dead less than two days after the official holiday road toll began.
Holiday road toll rises after one killed in Hanmer Springs crash
Three people have now died in the holiday road toll period, which began on Friday
Xmas lunch 'thank you' for staff who saved Milli
Mum of heart transplant patient organises a "thank you" for the staff who helped save her.
Editorial: Happy Christmas it really is
EDITORIAL: Spirit of Xmas is universal but we should acknowledge its Christian heritage.
Surgery a perfect gift for TV newsreader: 'They're going to stop my heart'
Broadcaster Eric Young suffered a bad dizzy spell - his heart valve was failing.
Boy wakes from coma following biking accident
Lucian Whyte's injuries mean he will spend Christmas Day in hospital.
Big day tomorrow set for real cracker
Bit of rain for the South Island, but the weather won't spoil Kiwis' Christmas plans.
Jacinda Ardern's Xmas message
A Christmas message to Herald on Sunday readers from PM Jacinda Ardern.
Kerre McIvor: Give it up for a happy Christmas
COMMENT: Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you and your loved ones have a joyous day tomorrow.
How not to ruin Christmas for your kids
Tips for ensuring your kids have a great day when you are separated
What it's like to spend Christmas away from home
On her first Christmas away, Maria Majsa discovered what really mattered.
Local Focus: The tower above Taihape
Another reason to stop in Taihape - the scenic lookout. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How to survive Christmas Day
Advice from the PM, Tom Sainsbury, Guy Williams, Ray McVinnie and others.
Twin fighters Grace and Amelia: Praying for a New Zealand Christmas miracle
All Stacey and Simon Kale want for Xmas is for twins to make it home for the next one.
Dry, warm weather tipped for Christmas
Spoiler: You might want to head to the Boxing Day sales rather than the beach.
Weird Science: Kiwis' Christmas Turing tribute
NZ researchers recreate what's thought to be the first computer-generated Christmas music.
Boxing Day sales set to exceed last year
Kiwis are spending up large this Christmas and it is set to continue on Boxing Day.
Kiwis' last-minute Christmas buys revealed
Some leave buying the essentials until after 10pm on Christmas Eve.
Editorial: Have a kind, safe and happy Christmas
COMMENT: Christmas has come early this weekend.
Airport in record holiday season
41,000 passengers will use Auck Airport's international terminal on Dec 23 - a busiest day
Lizzie Marvelly: Surviving Christmas with millennials
COMMENT: You could call it a guide to surviving Christmas with millennials.
Prepare for delays as holiday snarl-ups begin
The annual Christmas holiday rush is growing across the country.
Xmas shoppers give credit cards a work out
Paymark's sales data also hints at what you might get in your stocking this year.
Five myths about Saint Nicholas
Man who became Santa was all business during his third-century life in modern-day Turkey.
Me and my prince: Meghan, Harry's engagement photos
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released new photos to celebrate their engagement.
Holiday forecast: Dreaming of a sunny Christmas
The Christmas forecast is set to be a scorcher around the country.
Toby Manhire's Christmas carols
A tuneful farewell as columnist Toby Manhire signs off.
12 days of Xmas: NZ Gynaecological Cancer Foundation
Pasifika women in particular need to be more aware of what their body is telling them
Shops gearing up for record year of Xmas shopping
As Paymark's Paul Brislen puts it, we are now officially in "spend mode".