Twelve days of Xmas: people that come from a refugee background need a lot of support.

Recent New Zealand migrants the Bliss family provided an early Christmas gift.

Ian Lees-Galloway's grim warning did little to dampen Shane Jones' enthusiasm for trees.

Truck driver AJ Quinn is begging drivers to stop being stupid.

How can you take advantage of the sales without the shops taking advantage of you?

Police urge Northlanders to take it easy on the booze after alcohol-related incidents

Furoshiki looks amazing and it's recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Struggling Aucklanders may not be able to get help if City Mission donations don't pick up

And other strange Christmas traditions explained.

It is important to stay active, even as an elder. Communicare Auckland helps with that.

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

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

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

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.

Ahead of topping the turkey, she's described the "chalky, salty taste" as "comforting".

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.

Fessing up to a lie, even a beautiful one, hurts.

Does present shopping with kids get your heart rate rocketing?