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How to survive Christmas with the family - however big or small - this year.
Editorial: Aunty's life-saving gift a reminder of who we are
EDITORIAL: There's surely not much better than a Kiwi Xmas holiday.
How a pink shirt inspired a stand against bullying
The Mental Health Foundation has received a $10,000 Christmas gift from Auckland Airport.
Ho, ho, howzat! Swinging into festive season
A group of Santas showed off their cricket catching skills at Auckland's Victoria Park.
Kerre McIvor: Swapping Hokianga for London
COMMENT: It's people who make Christmas, not the presents nor the place.
27 last-minute Christmas conundrums solved
Unannounced vegan guests? Interfering in-laws and party bores?
Operation Bad Santa: Alleged burglar gave stolen gifts to own family
How police nabbed an alleged "Bad Santa" burglar, and what they found in his home.
Diana Clement: Last-minute Xmas gifts
COMMENT: 'Twas the night before Christmas and you still haven't bought everything.
Supermarket berries spike up to 100 per cent before Xmas
A 250g punnet of strawberries has jumped from $1.99 to $3.99 in Auckland this past week.
How to make sure your Christmas gifts are awesome
It happens every year. You are given a crappy gift that ends up in the cupboard or the bin
Granimosity: How to avoid grandparent clashes over the festive season
Who decides who gets the pleasure of the grandchildren at Christmas?
Lizzie Marvelly: How to survive a feminist Christmas
COMMENT: It's no great secret that I love Christmas.
Merry Quadsmas, babies!
Festive wear, family and a few toys on the agenda for fab four's first Christmas.
Editorial: Slow down and live for Christmas
EDITORIAL: Drive safely and have a happy Christmas.
Last minute grocery grab: What we put in our Christmas trolley
Here are the last minute items most likely to end up in your trolley Christmas Eve.
Middlemore Foundation working to give youngsters the best chance
The Middlemore Foundation has received $10,000 from Auckland Airport this Christmas.
Letters: Better facilities needed for bus riders
Buses provide a social link with most passengers enjoying a good chat on their way to town
Operation Bad Santa: Police nab alleged present thief
A man has been charged after allegedly pinching Christmas presents from Auckland family.
Jingle cells: Christmas in NZ prisons starts with 'modest lunch'
For inmates in New Zealand prisons Christmas day is much the same as any other day.
Gift ideas for last-minute shoppers on a budget
Here are some great Christmas gift ideas for under $35 from our local stores.
Royal fail: the weird Kiwi Xmas tradition ... that isn't
The UK's Royal Mail has been called out for a royal fail.
Medical research gets a boost from Auckland Airport grant
Auckland Medical Research Foundation has been gifted $10,000 from Auckland Airport.
Simon Wilson: Forwards and backwards with Auckland Transport
At year's end, Auckland's still having fun and putting up with foolishness.
'Whanau tree' comforts family who lost teen to nut allergy
Grieving parents speak out in a bid to warn others about the severity of nut allergies.
The H-Files: Runaway tram crash that killed three
Martin Johnston looks at a Xmas tram crash in Auckland that killed three 115 years ago.
Delays in immigration visas crush Christmas reunion dreams
Calls and emails to Immigration NZ rises 44 per cent to nearly 175,000.
Happy Christmas: Weird items donated in charity's appeal
From bloody knives, strange food items and dolls with their heads shaved.
Charity puts heart and soul into inspiring young women
SOUL charitable trust receives $10,000 in Auckland Airport's 12 Days of Christmas.
Sleigh tills ring: Christmas retailers brace for busy period
Christmas is the busiest shopping period of year.
Hundreds could go without food and presents at Christmas due to charity demand
By Friday, more than 8000 food parcels will have been distributed throughout Auckland.
Neighbour leaves years of Christmas gifts for young girl
Twitter responded in a big way to the story.