Parishioners shocked, saddened by statue's theft

Nine-month-old Jarmas Brayer Tuvae looked delighted to be in the arms of Olympic gold medallist Valerie Adams. His smile may have

People have all sorts of reactions when they sit down with Hilary Barry but I'm pretty sure this was a first.

Ever torn the wrapping off a Secret Santa present, only to be horrified by what's inside? You're not alone.

The Kiwi take on Winter Wonderland is a cheeky ode to pavs, Jandals and everything else that makes the holidays here special.

Instead of gifting clients a bottle of wine for Christmas, a number of corporates are opting to put the money towards something more meaningful.

Owners of a top Wellington restaurant could be left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket from last month's earthquake.

Lower Hutt shoppers won't be vying for a car park at Queensgate or the CBD this Christmas season, thanks to a free weekend shuttle service.

Fans of this speed-wrapping technique claim it can cut the time spent labouring over present preparation to under 30 seconds.

The lighting ceremony for the famous Christmas lights display took place in Ponsonby tonight and included a lot of fake snow.

Letters must be sent to the man in red by Sunday to be sure of getting a response in the post.

Mince pies are a festive tradition. But why do we eat them, and only during the holiday season?

Papamoa householders keen to bring Christmas joy to others have had their light displays wrecked.

The internet is awash with festive brainteasers but this latest one might just be the trickiest yet.

Bernadine Oliver-Kerby meets The Warehouse's Lonnica Van Engelen to discuss the most popular toys for Christmas 2016, including the much sought after Hatchimals.

Ever since her two daughters were murdered, Christmas has been a dark time for Charlene Williams.

The signs of summer are among us with pohutakawa trees flowering already and forecasters say the official first day of the season on Thursday will be calm and dry.

Everyone left with a smile on their faces after this year's annual Farmers Santa Parade in Auckland, an organiser said.

A Rangiaroa boy left shaken by the recent eartquakes will have the best seat in the house for today's Farmers Santa Parade through Auckland city.

It's the slogan that won an election, and now people are rushing to emblazon Make America Great Again on their Christmas trees.

Lego for Christmas? Tree takes model-making to new heights

The Southern Hemisphere's largest Lego Christmas tree takes centre stage in Aotea Square.

Santa is not coming to Dunedin-based lines company Delta this year after chief executive Grady Cameron cancelled end-of-year function.

Local Boards across Auckland have confirmed which libraries will be open during the four days between Christmas and New Year.

Santa Claus is coming to town - in Christchurch - after initial fears the 7.8 magnitude quake may have cancelled this year's Christmas in the Park concert.

Don't let planning a meal ruin your Christmas holiday, buy one in.

Some Flaxmere residents will soon be the proud owners of new bikes gifted by Menzshed Hastings. And the gesture couldn't have come at a better time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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The Herald has put together the ultimate silly season planning guide to get you to the big day with the minimum of fuss.

Joseph Parker and Santa are set to go head to head as the heavyweight title fight coincides with Auckland's Christmas in the Park.