At Christmas, Korean families eat kimchi and drink rice cake soup, chef Alex Kim says.

COMMENT: No matter how young your child is, there are lots of ways you can stay connected. And it's very important you do stay in your child's life.

Anthony Hill-Tamihana, who has been struggling to find a job, needs City Mission's help this year to give his sons and wife a "nice" Christmas.

COMMENT: We're entering that time of year when I remind people to be kind to atheists. Remember, Christmas capitalism has room for all of us.

New Zealand Christmas dinner is not just about ham and turkey, but kimchi, lechon and tequila too, a Massey University sociologist says.

A mother is livid after Santa promised her son a toy that would blow the Christmas budget.

Pregnant woman who was told to leave the pool because she was not wearing the correct swimwear has been given a pre-Christmas surprise.

Rotorua's Redwoods Treewalk will now be lit up at night by 30 bespoke David Trubridge lights. The partnership between New Zealand Tourism and Mr Trubridge's design allows the country to be marketed in innovative new ways.

Yuletide traditions are not only passed down from generation to generation, but from country to country, often in places that don't have a Christian tradition.

Weeds can be a challenge to get under control in the smallest of backyards, let alone on a 136ha reserve.

Trisha, a mother-of-three has come to the Auckland City Mission to help ease the stress of Christmas this year.

Tristram Clayton talks to families as they reunite at the Auckland Airport this Christmas.

Organisers of a Christmas fireworks show in Taranaki say anyone who thinks they were hit by debris should contact them.

Edible gifts need not be sweet - try savoury sauerkraut too.

A boy dubbed "The Kindergarten Bomber" is accused of planting a nail bomb near a Christmas market in Germany.

If variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.

Brothers and sisters of disabled children often do it tough - they may feel they have less attention or are bullied at school.

COMMENT: Christmas is an official holiday pass to do what you want.

A popular Kiwi campsite was closed for three weeks after an ant infestation.

From Hawai'i to Dipton - the new Prime Minister is quickly proving to be from a different mould than the man he succeeded.

For now, we wish you good reading, fine weather, safe driving and a happy Christmas.

Quake ravaged Kaikoura is doing its best to embrace the Christmas spirit.

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has a Christmas message for all New Zealand, calling on men to drop their egos, treat women with respect and "man up".

Grandma mind the eggnog and little Timmy beware the shiny new skateboard, as Christmas Day is dangerous.

COMMENT: The best deal in the sales is the one you don't buy.

School aged children don't know Mike King as the funny man, he's instead the guy on stage telling them it's ok to talk about problems and to ask for help.

Consumer watchdog is calling for an investigation into retailers sales tactics in the lead up to Christmas, saying consumers are being misled.

Five Kiwis are $200,000 richer after winning Lotto First Division, but no one got tonight's big Powerball prize.

Shopping centres were packed with shoppers today as the scramble to buy last-minute Christmas presents intensifies.

A chef was outraged when a customer left a note on the back of a receipt complaining about his restaurant's Christmas music.