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People turned away from popular Auckland beach on Christmas as it reaches capacity
Long Bay Regional Park has reached capacity after thousands of beach-goers fill the area
Cat, empty chocolate wrapper, James Blunt CD among unwanted Christmas gifts already listed on Trade Me
Not every Christmas prezzie lives up to the hype.
Auckland City Mission feeds 500 for Christmas
There was 120kg of ham and plenty of potato salad on the menu.
Focus: Auckland City Mission spreads Christmas cheer with lunch for hundreds
120kg of ham, 60kg of potato salad and 120 litres of jelly are just some of the numbers bringing joy to hundreds of people in need as the Auckland City Mission hosts its annual Christmas lunch. Video / Brett Phibbs
Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don’t be power-hungry
Some 7000 Romans, tourists and pilgrims attended this year's Mass.
Deadly winter storm causes chaos in US - at least 18 dead
The storm is described as 'one of the worst in history'.
Australian Apple workers strike over rostering and pay
200 union members in Australia had either walked off or didn't show up to their shifts.
Home Alone fans 'mind blown' over movie fact
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted a major link in the film.
Watch: Kate's sweet Christmas tribute to Queen Elizabeth
The Princess is determined to uphold the late Queen's Christmas traditions.
Shells pummel Ukraine city of Kherson; 10 dead, 55 wounded
Russian troops were forced to abandon the city last month.
'Celebrating Christmas': Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic
Tourism is the economic lifeblood of the occupied West Bank town.
Covid, bomb cyclone won’t slow Santa’s travels, US agency says
The North American Aerospace Defence Command is also responsible for tracking Santa.
The dark truth behind classic Christmas movie
Making one of the world's favourite festive films wasn't exactly a joyful experience.
Grandma: ‘I’m charging my family for Christmas dinner’
If you're hosting Christmas dinner for the family, should they be expected to chip in?
Kim Knight: The case against Christmas candy canes
Admit it - nobody likes a plastic-wrapped peppermint stick.
Auckland's church leaders on what to think about this Christmas
The annual Christmas message from Auckland's church leaders
Best films and shows to watch this Christmas Day
What to watch over the holiday weekend, from Christmas specials to your favourite movies.
Focus: Love in the air as families reunite before Christmas
Scenes from 'Love Actually' are playing out at airports across Aotearoa as families reunite after years of Covid disruptions. Video / NZ Herald
Staff shortage in resort prevents community lunch
There will be no Christmas lunch for some of Queenstown’s needy this year.
Migrant families embrace Kiwi Christmas
The Bunne-Namdaris, Arpanaeis, Calderons and Iwasakis will be celebrating a Kiwi Christmas
85,000 Kiwis set to miss Christmas thanks to Covid - how to avoid making it worse
Michael Baker estimates 85,000 people will be in isolation in two days' time.
Money, grief and stress: How to defuse family tension this Christmas
We spoke to Kyle MacDonald about ways to ease tension this festive season.
Your guide to drinking round the clock this Christmas
Telegraph readers reveal the secret to 'responsible' imbibing.
How to make the perfect pavlova
Here is the secret to making the perfect dessert for Christmas day.
NZ airport urges passengers to do this one thing when flying over summer
The new request will be made for those travelling through one specific airport.
Throwback Thursday: The best Christmas presents from the 2000s
From Tamagotchis to Heelys, here are the best presents from your 00s childhood.
Tip Shop prepares for Christmas ‘madness’
Wellington Southern Landfill's Tip Shop ready to bring quality goods to all customers,
Feasting behind bars: What prison inmates will be eating for Christmas dinner
The prisons aim to prepare people for employment on their release from custody
Have you been using gift bags wrong? Viral video reveals clever hack
This clever Christmas wrapping hack prevents any early 'snooping'.
Last minute Xmas gift guide: The best gifts for adults
From the perfectly pampered to the outdoor obsessed – we’ve got you covered.
Work smarter not harder: Four rules for regifting this Christmas
Sometimes you'll get a gift you hate or already have. Here's how to regift it.
Costume who-be what-ee?: Fan spots major costume fail in the Grinch
You're going to hate, hate hate, double hate, loath this entirely.
Mariah Carey, The Pogues and Wham!: Which Christmas hit is the biggest earner?
A study has revealed how much money singers make from their Christmas hits each year.