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

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

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.

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 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

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.

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

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.