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.

An eight-year-old's selfless letter to Santa is warming hearts across the globe.

COMMENT: If you love your kids give them a life lesson for Christmas, writes Matt Heath.

Most of us don't want to talk about healthy food at this time of the year.

Need some gift inspiration for a fussy young one or your teen? They should love these.

Police get down to Mariah Carey's All I want for Christmas.

A beauty blogger's festive look is taking Instagram by storm.

A survey has revealed people receive three despised presents. Does yours make the list?

Often many of the floats in the parade had a satirical, political theme to them.

Christmas songs re-written in the manner of the 'spend-spend-spend' philosophy

What do your taste in Christmas decorations say about you?

A retail worker's nightmare before Christmas.

Here's what to do when you've shamed yourself at the Christmas work party.

The man is in a serious condition in hospital, police say.

Antonia Prebble remembers the year her family started a Christmas tradition.

To be continued ... summer.

COMMENT: Has science found the perfect Christmas tree?

The amazing weather is over for some of us this week, but it'll still be warm.

Want to be a criminal? We show you how! Plus, Jack Tame lets us know how to have the perfect Christmas party!

A school boy was given the chance to share his Christmas wish and this is what he chose.

Eden Park's newest attraction is a hair-raising experience.

Every family has their beloved Christmas traditions and the royal family is no exception.

From soft toys you were allowed to draw on to chatter rings, Walkmans and Tamagotchi.

You don't need to "healthify" your beloved and traditional holiday recipe.

Considering 52 per cent of women experience sexual harassment at work.

AC Army students are packing lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police have launched an operation to combat booze-fuelled violence in Auckland this summer

Don't singles have more freedom? Here's why, in December, that's definitely not true.

If you wrap your lights around the tree you're living in the past, says interior designer.