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12 Days of Christmas: Ruapotaka Marae
Weaving cultures together is what Ruapotaka Marae does best.
'Maximum capacity': Malls heaving as shoppers spend
New Zealand's malls are teeming with people in the lead-up to Christmas ... in four days.
Politicians' Christmas plans: Clarke Gayford building sandpit for baby Neve
Ardern, Winston Peters, Simon Bridges and Greens co-leaders reveal their Christmas plans.
Auckland church leaders Christmas message
There is a strange tension in the season: between the stresses and the celebrations.
Editorial: Merry Christmas to our Weekend Herald readers
Editorial: Cheers to giving, being welcoming, celebrating, spending, and to faith.
Steve Braunias: The secret diary of Christmas carols
COMMENT: Steve Braunias croons his way through a new set of carols with a topical flavour.
Coping with Christmas: 'It is just another day'
"We're tired and when we're tired, that increases our emotional vulnerability."
Cheeky Christmas hack to get rid of your reusable bag collection
This is a win-win-win solution for those that collect massive haul of bags after shopping.
Last minute Kiwi gift guide to save your Christmas bacon
The best vouchers, (offensively low-effort) gift cards and grab-and-go pressies.
What the Queen gifts her staff for Christmas
The Queen is continuing a tradition first started by her grandfather George V.
12 Days of Christmas: Parafed Auckland
Parafed's programme gives young people with disabilities the chance to try new sports.
NZ's most sought after Christmas gifts revealed
Spending in the lead-up to Christmas is increasing, as shopping trends for 2019 emerge.
Brace for traffic chaos as Christmas holiday exodus begins
If you're lucky enough to leave Auckland tomorrow, leave very early - or very late.
New homes for families in need before Christmas
The Aukusitinos are moving into their new home just in time for Christmas.
Local Focus: Last orders at the Foodbank
Days left to donate to the Foodbank Christmas appeal. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
William and Kate reveal adorable family Christmas card
The Cambridges have released a new family photo to celebrate the festive season.
12 Days of Christmas: Papakura Budgeting Service
Philomena O'Donnell talks about how she got a budget together with a caring group.
Indian family to open their restaurants for free Christmas meals
Satya restaurants will be offering free meals to families who have had a rough year.
How other NZers stay on budget over Christmas
Armfuls of presents are out, and hitting the beach is in.
Ho ho no: Grinchy thieves pinch family's Christmas presents
Two teenagers arrested, but the Christmas presents are yet to be found.
Chainsaws, Kiwi dip and toy guns - what can you take on the plane this Christmas?
That type of reduced cream isn't available in Australia, so Kiwis try to take some over.
The secret to perfect Christmas turkey
Is this the end of dry turkey on your Christmas table?
Dismal days: Wet and windy weather in lead-up to a cold Christmas
Wet and windy weather expected, with strong gale warnings in some places.
12 Days of Christmas: Native Bird Rescue
The summer of 2018 was a bad one for little blue penguins.
The hidden clues and secret message in the spy's Christmas card from MI6
It's one of a series of puzzles set by MI6, to test the code-cracking skills of spies.
Auction site reveals Kiwis' last minute Christmas searches
Thousands of kayaks, Apple watches and e-scooters are being searched for on Trade Me.
'Are we there yet?': Worst traffic areas and times identified for holiday period
With an unprecedented number of roadworks expected, what will summer traffic be like?