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.

And you thought your summer holiday was busy ...

The S&P 500 is on pace for the worst monthly drop since 2008.

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.

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.

Baby Isabelle is finally going home ... just in time for Christmas.

After more than two months in hospital baby Isabelle is going home... just in time for Christmas Eve.

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

COMMENT: Forgiveness is an investment in family life that has great returns.

Mackenzie Council has trespassed the man living at the hut with his dog and horse.

COMMENT: For a memorable, happy big day, let your inner dictator shine.

Jacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges on Christmas, and the PM's Christmas Eve recipe.

Is there something we can do to keep everyone (someone in particular) calm and happy?

Simon Bridges answers Claire Trevett's Christmas questionnaire.

New Zealand King Salmon has apologised to customers

New Zealand's largest toy distributor prepares for Christmas well in advance.

Holidaymakers are causing congestion on roads and wild weather is set to hit.

The Christmas season could well be the most dangerous time of year.

You know that awkward moment you open a gift and hate it? Here's what to do.

How to survive Christmas with the family - however big or small - this year.

EDITORIAL: There's surely not much better than a Kiwi Xmas holiday.