Is your nativity set feeling a bit outdated? This could be just what you need this Christmas.

Christine and Shaw Dods-Brooks will have to wait even longer to meet their grandchildren after a new visa requirement for South Africans

A Minnesota mall's decision to hire its first-ever black Santa has resulted in comments including "Santa is white. This one would steal presents."

Thunderstorms are expected to hit some parts of the North Island today and tomorrow before temperatures soar to low-30s in some parts of New Zealand later this week.

Summer will be well and truly here this week with temperatures expected to soar to 29C in some parts.

Parishioners shocked, saddened by statue's theft

Nine-month-old Jarmas Brayer Tuvae looked delighted to be in the arms of Olympic gold medallist Valerie Adams. His smile may have

People have all sorts of reactions when they sit down with Hilary Barry but I'm pretty sure this was a first.

Ever torn the wrapping off a Secret Santa present, only to be horrified by what's inside? You're not alone.

Owners of a top Wellington restaurant could be left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket from last month's earthquake.

Lower Hutt shoppers won't be vying for a car park at Queensgate or the CBD this Christmas season, thanks to a free weekend shuttle service.

Fans of this speed-wrapping technique claim it can cut the time spent labouring over present preparation to under 30 seconds.

The latest festive brainteaser to baffle the internet sees an elf hiding among a snow-capped evergreen forest - and he's deceptively tricky to spot.

With the Christmas season well and truly upon us, there's no end of festive puzzles sweeping the web.

The lighting ceremony for the famous Christmas lights display took place in Ponsonby tonight and included a lot of fake snow.

Letters must be sent to the man in red by Sunday to be sure of getting a response in the post.

Mince pies are a festive tradition. But why do we eat them, and only during the holiday season?

Papamoa householders keen to bring Christmas joy to others have had their light displays wrecked.

Ever since her two daughters were murdered, Christmas has been a dark time for Charlene Williams.

The signs of summer are among us with pohutakawa trees flowering already and forecasters say the official first day of the season on Thursday will be calm and dry.

Everyone left with a smile on their faces after this year's annual Farmers Santa Parade in Auckland, an organiser said.

Kids will line the streets of Auckland CBD today to catch a glimpse of Father Christmas in the annual parade, but this time with a difference.

Tuesday marks the official start of the Christmas season - with homes up and down the country set to start erecting their Christmas trees.

A Rangiaroa boy left shaken by the recent eartquakes will have the best seat in the house for today's Farmers Santa Parade through Auckland city.

It's the slogan that won an election, and now people are rushing to emblazon Make America Great Again on their Christmas trees.

Lego for Christmas? Tree takes model-making to new heights

The Southern Hemisphere's largest Lego Christmas tree takes centre stage in Aotea Square.

Santa is not coming to Dunedin-based lines company Delta this year after chief executive Grady Cameron cancelled end-of-year function.

Local Boards across Auckland have confirmed which libraries will be open during the four days between Christmas and New Year.

Santa Claus is coming to town - in Christchurch - after initial fears the 7.8 magnitude quake may have cancelled this year's Christmas in the Park concert.