Ho, ho, no - Controversial Santa won't feature at Auckland parade this year
Neville Baker won widespread support after telling the Herald Santa had to be a man.
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Christmas presents: Would you return the favour to Auckland's giant Santa?
Auckland's giant Santa will make his farewell appearance this Christmas before retiring.
Bizarre new Christmas tree trend
Some people have gone to ridiculous lengths to "spruce up" tradition.
Good riddance to Auckland's 'creepy' Santa?
Many people on Auckland's Queen Street are happy to see Santa retire.
Santa's last stand: Father Christmas faces axe after 60 years
Santa is well loved, but the time is right to retire him, says Heart of the City.
Anika Moa to headline Whangārei Christmas Festival
Anika Moa will spice up this year's Whangārei Christmas Festival at Semenoff Stadium
Watch: Jacinda Ardern's Christmas announcement
PM shares video saying "it's that time of year" where she needs the help of Kiwis kids.
104 days to go: Too early to plan for Christmas?
Christmas has arrived early, like three months early - well, kind of.
Auckland City Mission struggling to keep up with food demands
The charity has seen a 40 per cent increase in demand for food parcels this year.
'Bad Santa' burglar jailed for stealing child's Xmas presents
Bad Santa: man who stole Christmas presents from solo mum sentenced.
Santa parade's future secure after council steps in
The Council confirmed it would take over funding for the event to the tune of $45,000.
Pōhutukawa massacre at Opito Bay - Four poisoned and the hunt for a killer
Opito Bay's pōhutukawa poisoner leaves locals furious and searching for likely suspects.
Your say: Mangapapa land 'sold, not stolen'; Boxing Day sales and 'fake' history
Readers have their say: Maori land; Boxing Day sales; fence-sitting; 'fake' history
People gather to pay respects to teen after river death
A rahui remains in place on the Whanganui River after teen dies in ute plunge.
New Year's reunion for family who missed out on Christmas
Praise for official who worked on her holiday to help family resolve issue.
Queueing shoppers sit on floors as Boxing Day crowds hammer Hawke's Bay stores
Shoplifters, crowds and big money - it's the toughest day of the year to work in retail.
Jay Kuten: Guess what ... the good and the bad of 2018
Trump v Ardern -- the bad and the good of 2018
Meghan and Kate attend royal Christmas service together
The royal family attended church for the Queen's traditional Christmas Day service.
Pope: Forgo greed and gluttony of Christmas for simple love
Pope Francis celebrated a Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.
Hundreds from 'all walks of life' enjoy City Mission Christmas lunch
'Just by walking in you'll feel cared for and loved and that's what it's all about.'
Focus: Auckland City Missioner talks about the Mission’s Christmas lunch
Auckland City Missioner, Chris Farrelly, talks about the Mission’s Christmas lunch.
Shoppers jump online to hit Boxing Day sales early
Boxing day has come early for shoppers online, with plenty of sales launching yesterday.
Australia braces for extreme heatwaves as NZ gets drenched
While NZ is getting drenched, Australia is bracing for heatwaves not seen since the 1930s.
Holiday congestion for Auckland and Wellington
Holidaymakers fleeing cities for Christmas Day are facing delays on the road.
Wall Street has one of its worst Xmas Eves; Trump lashes out on Twitter
The S&P 500 is on pace for the worst monthly drop since 2008.
How soon is too soon to sell unwanted Xmas gifts?
Unwanted Christmas gifts have already surfaced on auction website Trade Me.
Princess Diana's first Royal Christmas faux pas
Famous for weird Christmas traditions, Diana fell foul of the Royal rules.
WWII mince pies found under hotel floor
Christmas is the perfect time to share the story of these long-lost mince pies.
How to get in the mood when you're full of Christmas food
Advice for sex at Christmas is "don't over eat". What if you're already past that point?
Emergency services in overdrive after several crashes, bad weather
"It's not a nice way to start Christmas."
Focus: Preparations for the Auckland City Mission Christmas lunch
Preparations in the Spark Arena kitchens for the Auckland City Mission Christmas lunch speaking with City Mission fundraising team leader Alexis Sawyers.