Holiday travel delays: Truck crash closes section of SH25 as Christmas traffic ramps up
Hato Hone St John said all five people involved in the crash have been taken to hospital in…
Jennifer Aniston’s favorite workout makes a perfect last-minute gift
Give the gift of fitness with Jennifer Aniston’s go-to Pvolve routine—instant digital access. We’ve all been obsessing over…
NZ sharemarket ends up again, end of year in sight – Market close
Mark Lister, investment director with Craigs Investment Partners, said the local market was in positive territory but subdued,…
Fisheries New Zealand urges holiday fishers to download rules app
“These rules vary by species and area and do change from time to time, so it’s important to…
Gaslighting can mar holiday gatherings. Here’s how to identify, avoid it
Gaslighting in your family can be disguised with loving and caring messages that seem to demonstrate warmth and…
Christmas gifts stolen from parked car prompts warning over holiday break-ins
“I decided it would be great to go around and see a friend, drop off some presents and…
Pets on holiday: What New Zealanders are planning to do with their pets this summer
The SPCA said people should carefully consider how to travel with their pets, including containing them with carry…
Will Trump’s $2k tariff checks go out in 2026? Mixed feelings abound.
USA TODAY Network journalists spoke with holiday shoppers about the prospect of a tariff rebate in 2026. Many…
Your chance to win camera prizes in Herald’s Summer Holiday Photo Competition
Nikki McNaughten won the contest last year with a fabulous shot of her son, 3-year-old Marlin, surfing with…
Galatea dairy farmer follows her passion for natural healing
“Pete and I then worked full-time on his parents’ dairy farm, and Pete also contract-fenced. “We started sharemilking…
Bay of Plenty holiday roading works set to ease summer travel pressures
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
Super Smash returns for a massive Kiwi summer
It will be a summer of high-energy cricket, holiday crowds and “6s for surf” as the 2025–2026 Super…