‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
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Foodie gifts for Christmas
From infused spirits to fancy chocolates, ideas for presents you can make and buy.
5 psychologist-approved tips for a calmer Christmas
About to have a meltdown? Use the S.A.N.T.A method to help manage your holiday stress.
‘It's magical’: Kiwi teacher working as Santa's elf in Lapland village
Experiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
‘Torn from my side’: Survivors of horror German Christmas market attack speak out
Two dead and dozens injured after car drives into German Christmas market.
‘I’m still alive’: King Charles cheerfully jokes during Christmas outing
Aides insist the monarch's cancer treatment is 'moving in a positive direction'.
'Ageing is never a pleasant thought': Cliff Richard on life, politics and Christmas
'We should simply all get together and say we love each other.'
Hidden detail in Queen Mary’s new Christmas pic
Royal watchers have spotted the Australian-born Queen's unique choice of decoration.
The top 5 Christmas songs for 2024
From guilty pleasures and delicious classics to modern bangers.
Plan your final days of 2024 with these Auckland events
Things are just beginning to heat up in Tāmaki Makaurau.
From cynic to softie: How I aged into the bad Christmas movie
New York Times: When you're begrudgingly charmed by Netflix holiday films.
Retailers' Christmas wish: Staying alive in 2025
Christmas sales will be critical to retailers' survival as 2025 shapes up as a challenge.
'Pretty gutting': Teacher aide's nasty pre-Christmas surprise after bike stolen on last day of term
Security camera footage shows a man taking the bike during class time.
North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours
Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.
How I host overnight guests at Christmas (without the stress)
The Telegraph’s Debora Robertson shares her advice for how to handle it.
Home Alone: Five crazy facts about the Christmas classic you likely don't know
From fake snow to a fake film.
Best Christmas movies to watch - no matter what genre you enjoy
Looking for something that's not Love Actually? Here are some ideas.
Prince William and Kate use old photo for family Christmas card
Sweet card features royal couple and their children
Holiday hazards: ACC data highlights festive injury risks
Dentists advise caution with festive foods; pork crackling a common dental hazard.
Can you do Christmas lunch or dinner for $25 per person?
On a budget? Nikki Birrell crunches the numbers and plans some menus.
Opinion: No room at the inn for homeless Kiwis needing help at Xmas
OPINION: Community providers are increasingly having to turn away applicants.
Karl Puschmann: How problematic is 'Love, Actually', actually?
Review: It’s a festive favourite. Should it be?
'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
'It's all about giving back': Whānau restaurant to host free Christmas lunches
Mangōnui restaurant to offer free Christmas lunches for Northland's needy and lonely.
Iwi-led native plant nursery gets Auckland Airport Christmas grant
The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe money boxes dotted around the airport.
Iconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charity
The popular display will be auctioned as a Mount Surf Club fundraiser.
Ham, turkey or chicken - what’s easier on Christmas Day?
Everyone has a favourite roast, but someone has to cook it. Here's how to choose.
What will Christmas look like for Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson?
They won't be joining the royal family at Sandringham this year.
Trudi Nelson’s simple but game-changing tip for a stress-free Christmas
This is not MasterChef, and there's no shame around store-bought.
Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash
Parts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.
'Bring joy': Thousands of presents, kai boxes for South Auckland tamariki
Volunteers and donors unite to bring Christmas joy to 12,000 South Auckland tamariki.
'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbank
It exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.