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Matt Heath: Overgifting is spoiling Kiwi kids at Christmas
Matt Heath writes: Last Christmas my two boys got so many presents they became bored opening them - if your kids get too much, why not take them to see the people who don't?
Matt Heath writes: Last Christmas my two boys got so many presents they became bored opening them - if your kids get too much, why not take them to see the people who don't?
Two good Samaritans buzzed into the Auckland Zoo carpark on a Vespa at the weekend, randomly handing out Christmas cards containing $100 apiece.
Josh Emett gives us some of his top tips for outdoor entertaining.
Peter Capaldi breathed a sigh of relief when his first Christmas special wrapped.
For most of us, Christmas is a time of unrelieved joy - crackers, carols and cake - but a significant number of people fear the festive season
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The much-loved Christmas song by Willow Macky is not only distinctive to New Zealand but also remarkably good history.
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A Canadian woman has fulfilled her Christmas wish after reconnecting with her long-lost childhood friend who moved to New Zealand.
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The first Christmas Day weather forecast has been released - and it's not looking so good.
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It’s time to get your Christmas shop on so here’s a guide for shopping for him - with a few tricks that will work for her too.
Selfie sticks and remote-controlled helicopters are among some of the more popular items among Kiwis buying Christmas gifts this month.
A few years ago I had a family Christmas where our tree toppled over because of the number of presents stuffed into it.