Everything you need to know about weather, traffic and gift-giving ahead of the big day.

Passing lanes are being coned off across the country in a bid to prevent crashes.

Four generations of the Royal Family prepared Christmas puddings last week.

Video has emerged of rats running riot at an Onehunga park and locals are angry

Weaving cultures together is what Ruapotaka Marae does best.

Relax, it's going to be a nice Christmas Day.

New Zealand's malls are teeming with people in the lead-up to Christmas ... in four days.

Fruity endeavour is jampacked with fun.

Hundreds of thousands of cars take to NZ highways on one of the busiest travel days.

After the letter went viral, donations started pouring in for a domestic violence shelter.

"We're tired and when we're tired, that increases our emotional vulnerability."

This is a win-win-win solution for those that collect massive haul of bags after shopping.

The best vouchers, (offensively low-effort) gift cards and grab-and-go pressies.

The Queen is continuing a tradition first started by her grandfather George V.

If you're lucky enough to leave Auckland tomorrow, leave very early - or very late.

The Aukusitinos are moving into their new home just in time for Christmas.

Days left to donate to the Foodbank Christmas appeal. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

It's yo-yo kind of weather until Christmas Day with rain and sun making appearances.

Facebook warriors say gender-neutral term better than the masculine 'Father'.

The Cambridges have released a new family photo to celebrate the festive season.

Philomena O'Donnell talks about how she got a budget together with a caring group.

Satya restaurants will be offering free meals to families who have had a rough year.

Two teenagers arrested, but the Christmas presents are yet to be found.

That type of reduced cream isn't available in Australia, so Kiwis try to take some over.

Is this the end of dry turkey on your Christmas table?