Retirees help with thousands of calls from children trying to reach Santa on 'Santaline'.

Twins Luke and Ella Tibbotts said having their mum home for Christmas is the best present.

Individual environmental actions might be small, but collectively they add up.

Carrying Christmas trees is a key cause of festive injury claims.

From slipping on decorations to dropping Santa on your foot, it's about elf and safety.

The odds are against you steering clear of Christmas purchases.

Taking a taxi home was a great idea. Insisting on giving directions, not so.

Young dad's family is hoping to bury him by Christmas.

While most children ask for toys, this little girl just wanted the necessities to survive.

COMMENT: Accepting our fates might help us enjoy simple pleasures of being alive.

Here are a few ways you can save some coin and hold onto the Christmas cheer.

COMMENT: There are many ways we can give and share at this time of year.

OPINION: What Meghan Markle can expect during a Christmas with the Royal family.

Jacinda Ardern plans a classic Christmas in the sun.

The first weather predictions for Christmas Day show a mixed bag around the country.

Melania stuns in glittering cocktail dress alongside the President in first portrait.

The puppy, Elf, was dropped off at a shelter by the overwhelmed worker the next day.

"Grinch bots cannot be allowed to steal Christmas, or dollars": US Senator.

Testing the stress levels of Christmas shopping for people with and without kids. / Dean Purcell

John Norman opens up about losing his wife, Becky, 3 years ago in November and what he now does to keep her memory alive for their two boys at Christmas time. / Nick Reed

An online store is offering a range of Paul McCartney & Wings-themed Christmas merchandise

Was St Nicholas a legend or was he a real person? Scientists have evidence for the latter.

Upside Downs will put their money towards a speech therapy programme

Banning plastic glitter doesn't have to take the sparkle out of the festive season.

The festive season can be painful for those who have lost a loved one - especially kids.

Emotion ran high as Mike Hosking and Toni Street left Seven Sharp tonight.

Helping 12 families in 12 days isn't enough. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Hinton family are hoping to be home by Christmas after a rocky year.

It's her grandfather's tradition - but staff probably won't be amused.

KiwiHarvest will use the grant to provide 20,000 meals in South Auckland