New Zealand
'Pretty gutting': Teacher aide's nasty pre-Christmas surprise after bike stolen on last day of term
Security camera footage shows a man taking the bike during class time.
Latest from Christmas
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Home Alone: Five crazy facts about the Christmas classic you likely don't know
From fake snow to a fake film.
Best Christmas movies to watch - no matter what genre you enjoy
Looking for something that's not Love Actually? Here are some ideas.
Prince William and Kate use old photo for family Christmas card
Sweet card features royal couple and their children
Holiday hazards: ACC data highlights festive injury risks
Dentists advise caution with festive foods; pork crackling a common dental hazard.
Can you do Christmas lunch or dinner for $25 per person?
On a budget? Nikki Birrell crunches the numbers and plans some menus.
Opinion: No room at the inn for homeless Kiwis needing help at Xmas
OPINION: Community providers are increasingly having to turn away applicants.
Iwi-led native plant nursery gets Auckland Airport Christmas grant
The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe money boxes dotted around the airport.
'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
'It's all about giving back': Whānau restaurant to host free Christmas lunches
Mangōnui restaurant to offer free Christmas lunches for Northland's needy and lonely.
Karl Puschmann: How problematic is 'Love, Actually', actually?
Review: It’s a festive favourite. Should it be?
Iconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charity
The popular display will be auctioned as a Mount Surf Club fundraiser.
Ham, turkey or chicken - what’s easier on Christmas Day?
Everyone has a favourite roast, but someone has to cook it. Here's how to choose.
What will Christmas look like for Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson?
They won't be joining the royal family at Sandringham this year.
Trudi Nelson’s simple but game-changing tip for a stress-free Christmas
This is not MasterChef, and there's no shame around store-bought.
Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash
Parts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.
'Bring joy': Thousands of presents, kai boxes for South Auckland tamariki
Volunteers and donors unite to bring Christmas joy to 12,000 South Auckland tamariki.
'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbank
It exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.
What to cook on Christmas Day that's not ham or turkey
Break tradition with everything from venison to vegan nut roasts.
'Chew through your brain': Boy's agonising ordeal after insect crawls into ear
Mother shares advice for others after schoolboy terrified by incident.
'Hugely grateful': Christmas grant will help Sth Auckland youth attend sports camp
The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe moneyboxes dotted around the airport.
Spirit of giving: Sallies and SuperGrans ramp up Christmas support for families
Salvation Army's Christmas effort for families a 'hand-up, not hand-out'.
Christmas gift ideas for all the special people in your life
These presents could be your best bet for a merry Christmas.
Five ways to manage your drinking habits this Christmas
How to lessen the effects of the night before this party season.
Christmas grant will help south Auckland families feed their children
The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe moneyboxes dotted around the airport.
Ryan Bridge: And so this is Xmas – or is that an offensive word now?
OPINION: It’s time we stop feeling bad and worried we might offend somebody.
Why Lapland boasts the most magical winter holiday in Europe
Of course Santa Claus’ snowy home makes the perfect Christmas setting
Christmas message from Bernie Wanden
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden.
Wildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collection
Its donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.
Harry and Meghan reveal rare family photo with Archie and Lilibet
The couple's new Christmas card shows off the Sussexes' big year at home and abroad.