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Five toys an ER doctor will never gift her kids for Christmas
Medical professional urges parents to stay away from these five popular children's toys.
How to plan ahead for a sober Christmas
An expert shares strategies for staying booze-free during the festive season.
This house has a world-record Christmas light display. The neighbours hate it
New York Times: Traffic, rubbish and bad behaviour test a small town's festive spirit.
Race against time pays off as Whangārei Christmas Parade saved and ready to go
Saturday will see the parade in full swing, including fair ground rides, food and crafts
Plunket foodbank referrals up 13pc increase, now it's giving back
'This is what community is all about.'
Christmas Appeal 2023: Special Olympics Whangārei 'woefully short of volunteers'
The Olympics where the last athlete across the line gets the biggest cheer.
Full bellies thanks to Auckland Airport travellers
A $12,000 airport grant will be a big help for Middlemore's neonatal intensive care unit.
Dreaming of a white Xmas? It's perfect timing for a trip to Antarctica
It's the trip of a lifetime, not just for Christmas, but Antarctica is best in December.
Stratford Christmas lights trail brightens up festive season
Stratford the most festive town in the region, says light trail organiser Kylee Lawrence.
'Hate, hate, loathe entirely': Seven terrible Christmas songs ranked
Safe to say we won’t be meeting Justin Bieber under the mistletoe this December.
Cookie peddler on target to sell 11,000 buckets, break sales record
The student donated 250 cookie buckets to Christmas Cheer.
Is Christmas music in shops making you spend more?
Holiday tunes trigger feelings of nostalgia - and may have an effect on your wallet too.
Christmas giveaway carnage: People fight over toys, volunteers abused at charity event
People pushed and shoved others to claim car-loads of free Christmas gifts.
Christmas Appeal: Foodbank worker's passion for making a difference
“We try to give our clients as much choice as we can.”
Company raises hundreds of dollars worth of donations in two hours
'It shows the generosity of the community.'
$200 for 25km: Warning over Christmas party taxi rip-offs
Since the rules were loosened in 2017, some drivers have been charging excessive sums.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Bald Angels helps families in need experience the festive season
The Bald Angels is helping more than 1000 kids experience Christmas this year.
Awkward detail in Prince William and Kate Middleton's Christmas card
Eagle-eyed fans have noticed something a bit odd about the Waleses' family portrait.
How do you fight isolation? This charity has an answer
'Many say they wouldn’t get out of bed if they didn’t have our meetings.'
How do the super-rich decorate for Christmas?
Stylists to the stars reveal some of their clients’ most flamboyant festive requests.
How Mariah Carey came to dominate Christmas music
The song didn't become the most iconic Christmas classic for no reason.
Kiwis’ Christmas dinner habits revealed: Which tradition are we ditching this year?
Is it taboo to serve a store-bought pav at Christmas? Find out here.
Whangārei Cat Rescue tackles cat-astrophic problem
The rescue currently has 60 kittens in their care but can take up to 90.
Tourist donations at the airport fund grant for at-risk youths
"Our youth often come needing shoes, clothing, bedding and basic hygiene items."
Airlines reveal the busiest day to fly this Christmas
Flying on one of these days? You may want to arrive at the airport extra early.
Cambridge Clock Tower to get its time and chime back
The Westminster chimes sequence – the same used by Big Ben in London – will be back.
Why party drinking hits mid-lifers so hard - and how to recover faster
Telegraph: The anatomy of a mid-life hangover doesn’t make for fun reading.
The best and worst royal Christmas cards in history
Here are some of the funniest - and strangest - regal season's greetings.
Pre-Christmas burnout: Health coach shares 5 tips for surviving the silly season
Feeling end-of-year burnout? You're not alone - here's how to cope.
Stunning make-ahead festive desserts for Christmas Day
Vanya Insull’s show-stopping puddings can be prepped in advance.
Matt Heath: Why do we love Christmas trees so much?
Why do we want dead trees covered in a tinsel rotting in our houses one month a year?
South Auckland charity gifted bonus to boost Christmas food parcels
Rawiri Residents Association charity has received a Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.
Royal family's 2023 Christmas cards show the present and future of the monarchy
The new Christmas cards capture the inter-generational differences between royals.