PM shares video saying "it's that time of year" where she needs the help of Kiwis kids.

Christmas has arrived early, like three months early - well, kind of.

The charity has seen a 40 per cent increase in demand for food parcels this year.

Bad Santa: man who stole Christmas presents from solo mum sentenced.

The Council confirmed it would take over funding for the event to the tune of $45,000.

Opito Bay's pōhutukawa poisoner leaves locals furious and searching for likely suspects.

Readers have their say: Maori land; Boxing Day sales; fence-sitting; 'fake' history

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A rahui remains in place on the Whanganui River after teen dies in ute plunge.

Trump v Ardern -- the bad and the good of 2018

Bizarre Christmas gifts have begun hitting Trade Me.

The royal family attended church for the Queen's traditional Christmas Day service.

Pope Francis celebrated a Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

'Just by walking in you'll feel cared for and loved and that's what it's all about.'

Auckland City Missioner, Chris Farrelly, talks about the Mission’s Christmas lunch.

Boxing day has come early for shoppers online, with plenty of sales launching yesterday.

While NZ is getting drenched, Australia is bracing for heatwaves not seen since the 1930s.

Holidaymakers fleeing cities for Christmas Day are facing delays on the road.

Unwanted Christmas gifts have already surfaced on auction website Trade Me.

Famous for weird Christmas traditions, Diana fell foul of the Royal rules.

Christmas is the perfect time to share the story of these long-lost mince pies.

Advice for sex at Christmas is "don't over eat". What if you're already past that point?

"It's not a nice way to start Christmas."

Preparations in the Spark Arena kitchens for the Auckland City Mission Christmas lunch speaking with City Mission fundraising team leader Alexis Sawyers.

Porirua man's incredible Xmas lights and music display. / Mike Burton

Trade Me is traditionally inundated with users who want to resell unwanted Xmas presents.

There's one Yuletide tradition the US President and his wife won't be taking part in.

When you're somebody else's guest you'll find favour in following these rules.

The NZ Epilepsy Assist Dogs Trust gets $10,000 from Auckland Airport this Christmas.

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