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Letters: Provide incentives to upskill - but only when it's appropriate
OPINION: Provide incentives to upskill staff, but only when it's necessary.
The 12 vibes of Christmas: Which is yours?
New York Times: Handcrafted ornaments or modern, minimalist baubles? Real tree or fake?
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.
Five ways to avoid weight gain and save money this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, so does the challenge of maintaining weight-related goals.
Eden Park's advice for the ultimate backyard pitch
Herer's a bit of wisdom from Eden Park on how to prepare you backyard pitch for a victorious backyard cricket season. Video / Carson Bluck
'Families feel so much pressure to buy': How to do Christmas on a budget
With finances tight, many families may need to approach festivities differently.
How to avoid a Christmas financial hangover lasting 'long after the fun is over'
'It is a time of giving, you don’t want to give yourself a headache in the new year.'
‘My labrador ate a supersized Christmas cake’: How to dodge festive pet dramas and vet bills
Telegraph: Experts provide top tips on how to keep dogs safe from harm at Yuletide.
Etiquette expert reveals the one thing you shouldn't do at Christmas
An etiquette expert reveals what not to do if you don't get what's on your wish list.
Christmas Appeal 2023: More helping hands needed as victims of crime increase
Victim Support supported more than 48,000 people nationwide last year.
Tangiwai 70th anniversary to be marked with national memorial service
The service will be held on January 21, 2024.
Retailers gear up for last-minute Christmas rush
But consumers remain under pressure from the higher cost of living.
Christmas isn’t a fairy-tale – it’s a story about the messy, jarring reality of real life
OPINION: Our rituals of the modern day are long divorced from their original context.
Four sensational cocktails for the party season
Amanda Schuster's signature drinks are a fine choice for the festive season.
The hidden dangers in popular tech gifts for kids
Is there dangerous spyware in the gadget your child wants for Christmas?
'Twin' of Prince Louis: Princess Kate shares throwback Christmas photo
The Princess looks nearly identical to her youngest son in the previously unseen snap.
Gore, Actually: Youngest NZ mayor stands in for Hugh Grant in dance video
Ben Bell recreates Grant's lovestruck routine from 2003, with Gore councillors featuring.
Traffic lights v roundabouts: The debate can cut straight to the point, or go round in circles
OPINION: What ever your preference let’s try to be nice, courteous drivers.
Santa’s real home is a stunning Mediterranean town tourists often miss
That’s right, Santa isn’t really from the North Pole.
'Disappointing': White Fox ruins Christmas with big delivery delays
The fast fashion giant has been slammed for delayed shipping and 'sub-par' responses.
The inescapable tyranny of Elf on the Shelf and how to embrace it
OPINION: A tired parent’s struggle with the 25-day festive phenomenon.
Five great places to wake up on Christmas Day
Why not take a break and spend Christmas Day away from home?
Did the Grinch come for the office holiday party?
New York Times: Hark, the herald angels shout: 9pm is too late to be out.
'It makes you feel less alone': How to deal with grief at Christmas
A Christmas initiative helps families remember those loved ones who have died.
'Home for Christmas': Alex Batty makes first public comment since miraculous return
Alex was reunited with his grandmother, who is his legal guardian.
Eye-watering amount Christmas hits earn each year
Wham!, Mariah Carey, Slade and The Pogues all earn huge amounts from their festive songs.
'Precious moments': Charity gets funding boost to help terminally ill patients
The extra money will help extend TimeOut's services to South Auckland communities.
Loneliness hits hardest at Christmas - how you can help
OPINION: Simple gestures can help alleviate some of this loneliness in others.
'Shocked and horrified': Kmart apologises to Christmas shopper wrongly accused of theft
An Auckland woman says she had 'the worst shopping experience' of her life.
Health expert's Covid warning as 5th wave hits
There were 7417 new Covid-19 cases reported in the week, slightly down on the week prior.
'Powerfully built bugger': 91yo assaulted in attempted mugging after doing Xmas shopping
Security guards caught the offender who apologised to the victim.
Inmate eats: What Kiwi prisoners will be eating on Christmas Day in jail
The standard Christmas menu this year will cost $9.21 per prisoner.
King Charles knows who will (and won't) be attending Christmas dinner
Queen Camilla's family to join the royals at Sandringham this year, with notable absences.