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?

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

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

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

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.

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.

New Zealanders shared how they get through the silly season without a fiscal hangover.

Pumpkin prices are at the highest since records began.

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

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