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?

A total of $120,000 will be donated to charities in Countdown's Food Rescue programme.

Whanganui police have advice for residents to protect property from burglars.

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?

Alexia Santamaria finds places to enjoy festive family feasts without the work.

COMMENT: Steve Braunias reveals who's giving what to whom this Christmas.

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.

Not everyone appears to be a fan of Santa.

From fancy calendars to disappointing gimmicks, we review the best and worst this season.