'I just had to be here for Christmas'
Dee Brown gets a huge welcome from her daughters on Christmas Day
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Christmas Day flights cancelled
Christmas Day travel plans affected by flight cancellation due to engineering issue.
Boxing Day traffic: Where to avoid
Find out when and where to avoid driving if you want to miss the traffic on Boxing Day.
Surf life savers rescue at least 17
There has been a spike of rescues at Karioitahi Beach in the south of Auckland.
Christmas lunch offers companionship
Room at the Inn lunch a chance for people to share in the festive spirit.
Kiwi celebs celebrate Christmas in style
Kiwi celebs are getting into the swing of a sunny 2017 Christmas.
Cashing in on Xmas disappointment: Kiwis try to flick off 'unwanted gifts'
From high-end prezzies to commercial dross, unwanted gifts go on sale
Why Christmas is the best time to talk about money
Christmas is an opportunity to review your finances and see if you can relieve stress.
Doctors, insurers raise fears over Santa's lifestyle
Santa's under serious pressure to deliver the goods this year.
'Feel-good factor' of Christmas causes festive fumbles
Hence why there's such a baby boom nine months later around September.
Kids wowed as 'Buff' Santa rides down Queen St on sleigh
Children left starstruck after 'buff Santa' appeared on his sleigh in Auckland on Saturday
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Be brave - let's become a republic
COMMENT: This summer it feels like New Zealand is reaching a tipping point.
Don't give sex as a gift this Christmas
Sexologist says gifting sex for Christmas can take the passion out of a passionate night
Local Focus: Choir gets the brain moving
The Brainwave Singers are celebrating Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet Krampus, Saint Nick's 'bad cop'
Is your wee one at the top of the naughty list? Just tell them Krampus is coming to town.
Santa 'an overweight binge-drinker', say doctors
Here's why you shouldn't leave Santa a glass of beer and cookies tonight.
How to avoid festive food poisoning
It's easy - but risky - to forget basic food safety during holidays, expert says.
'Tis the season to be frisky, says study
The 'feel good factor' of the silly season could be to blame for baby boom next September.
Local Focus: A bright idea now a permanent attraction
A bright idea for a family fiesta. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Fatal Hawke's Bay crash brings holiday road toll to four
Four people are dead less than two days after the official holiday road toll began.
Holiday road toll rises after one killed in Hanmer Springs crash
Three people have now died in the holiday road toll period, which began on Friday
Xmas lunch 'thank you' for staff who saved Milli
Mum of heart transplant patient organises a "thank you" for the staff who helped save her.
Boy wakes from coma following biking accident
Lucian Whyte's injuries mean he will spend Christmas Day in hospital.
Kerre McIvor: Give it up for a happy Christmas
COMMENT: Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you and your loved ones have a joyous day tomorrow.
Big day tomorrow set for real cracker
Bit of rain for the South Island, but the weather won't spoil Kiwis' Christmas plans.
Jacinda Ardern's Xmas message
A Christmas message to Herald on Sunday readers from PM Jacinda Ardern.
Editorial: Happy Christmas it really is
EDITORIAL: Spirit of Xmas is universal but we should acknowledge its Christian heritage.
Surgery a perfect gift for TV newsreader: 'They're going to stop my heart'
Broadcaster Eric Young suffered a bad dizzy spell - his heart valve was failing.
How not to ruin Christmas for your kids
Tips for ensuring your kids have a great day when you are separated
What it's like to spend Christmas away from home
On her first Christmas away, Maria Majsa discovered what really mattered.
Local Focus: The tower above Taihape
Another reason to stop in Taihape - the scenic lookout. Made with funding from NZ On Air.