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

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

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

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.

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

This single mum has spent thousands in the past but this year plans to fork out even more.

Her intentions were innocent, but one nana has taken Christmas to a kinky new level.

Racking your brain for gifts for family, friends and colleagues? Here's what not to buy.

"Every woman has the right to realise her full potential"

Don't get caught up in being a consumer this Christmas.

Got a Sideswipe? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana.

Tall Black hitches onto Santa's sleigh for a visit to North Shore Hospital

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas supports the work of Mercy Hospice and Dove House.

Some charities are putting their foot down when it comes to donated tins of tomatoes.

The New Lynn-based charity provides community-led responses to environmental and community development issues. They have a received a grant from Auckland Airport. Video / Supplied

EcoMatters feels like it has a responsibility to connect people and the environment.

Cancer patients are having to wait months for treatment as hospitals struggle to keep up.

It's the largest amount of donations in history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

ZB host Tim Beveridge practicing with the The Royal New Zealand Navy Band for a charity Xmas concert.

Christmas fans, look away. For the haters, just how bad is your festive disdain this year?

Young boy on Santa's knee goes viral for his hilarious silent message to his mum.

About 100 people enjoyed the sun, shade and sea.

The Prime Minister's 2017 Christmas card features the handiwork of her niece.

Five per cent of Kiwis won't be buying Christmas presents this year, say researchers.

Police are appealing to the public for anyone who witnessed a stabbing in Ponsonby.