How to avoid creating a pyramid of tinsel-coated carnage this year.

After dealing with tantrum, one mum has come up with a simple way to handle shopping.

Lost boy unexpectedly showed up marching in the Santa parade's Lost Boy's float.

Starship Hospital in-patients were able to see Santa himself and a few of his friends.

Many branded the thought of decking the halls before December as "tacky" and "vulgar".

Achievable luxury handbags are now available online through The Warehouse.

Direct Action Everywhere NZ members wearing cow-print onesies crashed the Santa parade.

Study claims your part could say a lot about your prospects in life.

Children with sensory challenges or anxiety offered more access to Santa.

Neville Baker won widespread support after telling the Herald Santa had to be a man.

Auckland's giant Santa will make his farewell appearance this Christmas before retiring.

Some people have gone to ridiculous lengths to "spruce up" tradition.

Many people on Auckland's Queen Street are happy to see Santa retire.

Santa is well loved, but the time is right to retire him, says Heart of the City.

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

Local Chronicle stories go into bat for our community

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

Praise for official who worked on her holiday to help family resolve issue.

Shoplifters, crowds and big money - it's the toughest day of the year to work in retail.

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

Bizarre Christmas gifts have begun hitting Trade Me.