New ZealandChristmas concert clash: Free Hawke's Bay shows on same day in different citiesHawke's Bay will be spoiled for choice when it comes to 80s and 90s music.20 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandTwinkling lights and festive nights! Christmas Lights Trail entries openEntries are now open for 2024’s Tremains Christmas Lights Trail.18 Oct 03:30 PM
New ZealandThe cat's out of the bag: Beloved NZ band to deliver rare free concertThe supergroup are returning to Hawke's Bay to celebrate Napier's 150th anniversary.14 Oct 11:40 PM
New ZealandSanta’s little helper: Kiwi teacher to work as elf in Santa village in FinlandKids already warned to be on their best behaviour with the Arctic Circle-bound teacher.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailHow are retailers reacting to the OCR decision?Retailers have shared their excitement about the OCR cut right in time for Christmas.09 Oct 03:17 AM
LifestyleKmart Christmas range divides shoppers in NZ and Australia‘Ridiculous. Still three months away.’04 Oct 02:18 AM
NewsPrep early for the summer and book these sun-filled travel dealsAre you ready to bask in the sun and swim in pristine waters?09 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelThe ultimate cosy Christmas: Visit Washington DC in DecemberPlan now for a Christmas with woolly hats, festive lights and eggnog.27 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandSongs and Santa in the city for Midwinter XmasNapier's CBD was a hive of activity despite inclement weather.14 Jul 10:44 PM
EmploymentTVNZ delayed announcement of job cuts ahead of Christmas as it would have been 'catastrophic' for morale'We all hoped our revenue position would change for the better.'29 May 04:22 AM
New Zealand'The safe house was full': Spike in crisis calls to Women’s Refuge"Their focus is just staying alive and getting through the next day."28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmart use of power is helping ease cost of living pressuresThe aim of the Healthy Homes Program is to reduce power use by 30 to 40 per cent.01 Feb 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Never too late for Christmas ham"I decided to make things a little easier ... and go without."15 Jan 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Love will find you too': Final Christmas tally 'an awesome outpouring' of kindnessThe final amount raised in the 2023 appeal has been revealed.12 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand‘Make it a four-day work week': How to beat the back-to-work bluesHelpful advice as holidays come to an end and work looms.07 Jan 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoBad Santa? Returning unwanted pressies and other consumer rightsOPINION: Whether it's a robot or a dessert, those written warranties need to be honoured.07 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Questions about our marine environment - and New Zealand artOPINION: "Issues need to be resolved - not just for snapper anglers but the whole planet."06 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand21 days, 8 homicides: Police investigate nearly double usual rate of deathsThe rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks.06 Jan 02:37 AM
LifestyleEat or clean with it: Five surprising uses for your Christmas treeBefore you chuck it outside, here are some more innovative ideas for your ailing tree.01 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandThree people killed in overnight crashes; holiday road toll at 15Three people have died in two separate crashes overnight, police said.30 Dec 06:41 PM
LifestyleYoung Kiwi cancer survivor’s heartwarming Christmas wishThe young cancer survivor invited his whole school to join a day of fun.30 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialA call for responsible driving and water safetyOpinion: A plea for mindful driving and water safety this summer.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Xmas ruined': Man barred from flight over special assistance mix-upHe suffered a stroke 21 years ago and requires minor assistance while on a plane.29 Dec 03:38 AM
Lifestyle‘My dad died an alcoholic - this is how I manage to drink normally'"After Dad died, it gave me the impetus to nail down a more moderate drinking life."29 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Greatly missed': Tributes flow for Irishman killed in NZ on Xmas DayTim O'Dwyer, 20, died in a car crash in Allenton, Ashburton, on Christmas Day.29 Dec 01:48 AM
EntertainmentDolly Parton grants dying man's Christmas wishThe "Jolene" star made a kind gesture after learning about a cancer patient's bucket list.29 Dec 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionArtisan offers apprenticeship to workers laid off before ChristmasAn Auckland fibrous plaster manufacturer offers an apprenticeship opportunity.28 Dec 10:26 PM
EntertainmentHow Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spent first Christmas togetherThe couple's Christmas celebrations were reportedly a family affair.28 Dec 09:30 PM
WorldChristmas gift argument turns deadly as 14yo kills sister as she holds her babyThe sister was trying to diffuse an argument between brothers who were both armed.27 Dec 11:02 PM
New Zealand‘Missed the mark’: Thousands of weird and wonderful unwanted Xmas gifts flood Trade MeThe gifts range from a cast-iron chicken to men's perfume gifted to a woman.26 Dec 05:03 AM
WorldUkraine celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time, distancing itself from RussiaChristmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year.26 Dec 03:43 AM
LifestyleWhy children seem ungrateful at ChristmasThe scientific reason why kids under 7 may seem like they don’t want their Xmas gifts.26 Dec 02:25 AM
LifestyleHow long are Christmas leftovers safe to eat?Planning on tucking into that Christmas ham again today? You may want to read this first.25 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandHerald Summer Photo Competition: Day one entriesThe Herald Summer Photo Competition is back, with three great Canon cameras up for grabs.25 Dec 04:00 PM