LifestyleGet set: Give a good gift boxIf you haven't sorted your Xmas selections yet you may be starting to panic about finding the perfect present for each person on your list. Go easy on yourself by simply buying a gift set.19 Dec 06:00 PM
Banking and financeLoan companies in super hero stoushTwo personal finance companies - one of which charges over 500 per cent interest a year if loans are not paid back in two weeks - are in a High Court stoush over a super hero logo.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGifts cheer refuge familiesChristmas can be one of the most dreaded times for women and children affected by domestic violence.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi reunion for Puerto Rican familyDoris and Jose Aponte arrived in Auckland on Monday with daughter Dorica, tired from their long flight but delighted to see Dorica's sister Alex.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew high-tech stage to grace hall after $10k donationPerforming school productions and shows in front of their home town has always been something youngsters in Queenstown have loved to do.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFingernail bitten off at work Xmas partyPolice are urging people to be responsible at work parties after a Hamilton woman bit off another woman's fingernail at a Christmas drinks function.17 Dec 01:08 AM
LifestyleCoping with the countdownOkay, woohoo! We're into the last shopping week before Christmas, but I'm not panicking, I've been pretty well organised this year. Online shopping is a marvellous thing.16 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandBook store, NZ Post in blame gameKiwis have been waiting more than a month for overseas parcels containing Christmas presents, as mail authorities here question who is to blame.16 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Poetry and thoughts for the end of the worldThis will be my last column before the end of the world. With that in mind, I've decided to divide this one up into three sections.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily reunite for Christmas, milestoneSheila Hussona's family set up foil balloons to welcome family flying in from Qatar at the weekend.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand$10,000 grant will help women dress for successWomen heading back into the workforce after a long break and worried they have nothing to wear to a job interview are getting a boost of confidence from the team at Dress for Success.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSanta brings bags of sunshineKiwis will be able to fire up the barbecues and set up the cricket sets this Christmas, with sunny weather forecast for much of the country. WeatherWatch.co.nz has today released its Chrismas Day forecast, which predicts high temperatures and sunshine16 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailTraders busy and shoppers happyKiwis are flocking to the shops to stock up for Christmas, with eftpos spending up on last year. Westfield spokeswoman Deb McGhie said it appeared shopping centres were busier this year than last - though they wouldn't know for sure until next year16 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Trifle (but not as we know it)Serves 12. 1 ripe pomegranate. 2 fresh papaya (paw paw), nice and ripe. 9 kiwifruit peeled and thickly sliced. 1 pineapple, cut into 1cm chunks. Trifle sponge, bought or made.15 Dec 04:30 PM
Interest ratesLoans at 500pc interestChristmas shoppers are being tempted with offers of "interest-free" cash loans before an interest rate in excess of 500 per cent kicks in.15 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleFresh and fruity Xmas (+recipes)I’m a big fan of Christmas pudding with custard and cream followed by a dish of trifle after Christmas dinner. However, the stomach has its limits! I can almost feel mine groaning at the thought of it.15 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Strawberries on toastToast slices of day old bread, one side only. The bread needs to be reasonably rustic, eg, a country style loaf. Slice strawberries and pile these on to the untoasted side of the bread. Sift a good amount of icing sugar over the fruit.15 Dec 04:30 PM
