Watch: Party leaders Christmas roast each other for 2022
Party leaders delivered some much-needed laughs in their traditional roast of each other, and to some extent themselves, as Parliament wraps up for 2022. Video / Parliament TV
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Is it okay to prank your kids? And where’s the line?
The Elf on the Shelf is a tool used to keep kids in line at Christmas. But is it right?
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
Gift a shag for Christmas, ugly wildlife group says
'We love you, even if you're ugly', is the message from the Endangered Species Foundation.
Will, Kate and kids casual in jeans on 2022 Christmas card
With the whole family in denim, it's their most casual Christmas card yet.
How to have a budget-friendly Christmas this year
It's a cost of living Christmas for many Kiwis this summer.
King Charles' first Christmas card as monarch revealed
Charles and Camilla's first festive moment as King and Queen Consort.
How to survive the holidays with kids - at home and away
Experts' tips for a fun family summer, whether it's staycation-style or heading elsewhere.
Explained: The two big variables that could slow - or grow - this Omicron wave
Omicron peak expected within weeks, but school holidays and functions could change things.
10 Christmas movies to watch this December
Jingle your bells and put up your trees. Here are 10 festive films that you need to see.
Christmas travel: Visiting the Austrian town where Silent Night was born
Stand in the very spot where Silent Night was first sung.
Top chef joins forces with Auckland start-up to deliver special Christmas menu
Top chef teams up with start-up duo to get Kiwis cooking, raise money for City Mission.
Watch: Schoolboy’s letter leaves millions in tears
Festive ads have become a huge part of international culture.
Kiwis reveal the Christmas gifts they'll never forget
“Family all being there and having a mean feed. That’s the best Christmas present."
Royal delights children with Spider-Man surprise
Can you guess which royal is behind this superhero surprise?
Colourful Christmas pavilion lights up for the city
The Christmas pavilion is now in place at the lower end of Queen St.
Eight types of people at the work Christmas party
From the crier to the ghoster and all the nudey rudey's in between. Which one are you?
Schist happens: Watch out, Santa
Santa could contend with defective schist chimneys this Christmas.
All Mariah Carey wants for Christmas is visitors to her Manhattan apartment
The Queen of Christmas is inviting fans to her NYC penthouse for an ultimate Xmas holiday.
Christmas is 24 sleeps away - but do we need to cut back our spending this year?
And if you do go shopping, how do you avoid falling into a debt trap?
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2022
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The best Christmas gifts for kids of all ages
From ages 0 right through to the teens, this gift guide is sure to please this Christmas.
The best Christmas gifts for adults
From the perfectly pampered to the outdoor obsessed – we’ve got you covered.
The best Christmas gifts for the hard to buy for
This list is full of treasures, from cookbooks to cocktails and even a Black Fern.
The best Christmas gifts for under $30
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most expensive one.
Focus: How NZ Post handles a 15-million package Christmas rush
Chris Wong, general manager of business marketing at New Zealand Post, takes us inside National Sorting Centre in East Tāmaki and reveals how they deliver Christmas to millions of Kiwis each year. Video / NZ Herald
'I had tears the whole way around’: Heartfelt plea for donations for kids in need this Christmas
Without donations, thousands of kids could still miss out, charity boss says.
When is it too early to put up Christmas decorations?
Less than a week away from December, it's not hard to see baubles and tinsel everywhere.
The ultimate gift guide: experiences to remember at 100% Pure New Zealand’s gifting hub
Experience-based gift ideas to give your loved ones memories that last a lifetime
The top 10 gifts Kiwi kids are looking for this Christmas
TradeMe search trends reveal what Kiwi kids can expect to see under the tree this year.
Mariah Carey loses bid to trademark 'Queen of Christmas' title
All she wanted for Christmas was a trademark - the US Patent and Trademark Office said no.
The toys your kids really want for Christmas this year
Revealed: The toy that's probably at the top of your child's 2022 Christmas wish list.
‘Love this’: Woman’s Kmart wrapping-avoiding hack praised
Woman praised for gift-wrapping hack, one less costly item at Christmas time.