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Best Christmas movies to watch - no matter what genre you enjoy
Looking for something that's not Love Actually? Here are some ideas.
Can you do Christmas lunch or dinner for $25 per person?
On a budget? Nikki Birrell crunches the numbers and plans some menus.
Editorial: Do public servants really not deserve Christmas?
OPINION: Grinchy spending cuts mean no Christmas do for many employed by the Government.
What government agencies are spending on Christmas parties, if anything
One ministry has opted for a karaoke machine, but for many there's no celebration.
The Ultimate Kiwi Gift Guide 2024: What to buy for kids this Christmas
If you have young people in your life, then you know all too well how tough it can be to pick the right Christmas present for your kids. Video / Carson Bluck
Which Christmas food kit is best? My Food Bag, Farro, Woop and HelloFresh compared
Menu, cost, and prep time comparisons for four festive food kits.
‘The Pav’ will knock your Christmas stockings off
Glittering with more than 900 lights, giant Christmas shapes and a stage for performances, this year The Pav is part of Christmas in Aotea Square. Video / Jay Farnworth
Your guide to Auckland's best Christmas markets
We know the best Christmas Markets to check out this December.
Parents stunned after department store charges $25 for Santa photos taken on phone
'Our printed photo was really orange, it made us all redheads.'
Santa's summer grotto and Mrs Claus' bar hop highlight festive fun
Napier CBD to celebrate Christmas with a month of events, starting November 23.
What you need to know about Auckland’s new $1m Christmas tree
The new Christmas tree set to illuminate the city from November 23.
Te Pāti Māori reword Twelve Days of Christmas to address National Government's policies
The Twelve Days of Christmas has had another rendition - but this time from Te Pāti Māori.
Santa tracker 2023: How Kiwi kids can track Santa tonight
How far away is Father Christmas from visiting your house. Read this to find out.
Roast potato or couch? The best shows and films to watch this Christmas
Netflix not working on Nana's TV? No worries, here's all the free shows on this weekend.
'Mr Bean saved this movie': Gen Z's brutal Love Actually review
OPINION: The film may be iconic, but 20 years later, is it still worth a watch?
Is there a new Home Alone 3 in the works?
The popularity of the trailer shows how keen fans are for a real sequel to the movies.
'Twin' of Prince Louis: Princess Kate shares throwback Christmas photo
The Princess looks nearly identical to her youngest son in the previously unseen snap.
Ham it up: 4 ham glaze recipes for your Christmas centrepiece
These sticky sweet glazes add new and interesting flavours to a festive staple.
'Hate, hate, loathe entirely': Seven terrible Christmas songs ranked
Safe to say we won’t be meeting Justin Bieber under the mistletoe this December.
How Mariah Carey came to dominate Christmas music
The song didn't become the most iconic Christmas classic for no reason.
Christmas movies that have - and haven't - aged well
Some Christmas movies have aged like fine wine, yet not all suit the 21st century.
Pavlova Power List: What's the best way to cook it?
Air fryer or barbecue? Only one pav will win the battle of the beaters.
Wynne and Paul sing Little Drummer Boy
Rev Wynne Bowers-Mason and Rev Paul Bowers-Mason singing Little Drummer Boy. Video / Ilona Hanne
'We're really gutted': Christmas parade will not go ahead this year
A lack of sponsors, costs and timeframes has led to the event not going ahead.
Auckland City Mission feeds 500 for Christmas
There was 120kg of ham and plenty of potato salad on the menu.
6000 tamariki and 600 whānau will have a very Merry Christmas
Dave's Army is making sure 6000 kids and 600 whānau have a Merry Christmas.