The Christmas countdown is on and millions of packages are on the move.

One school donated an incredible 1236 items.

One 12-year-old boy donated 120 cans to the campaign.

Woven Earth charity gets Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.

Today we fill the bus for the Salvation Army Rotorua's foodbank.

It's a few weeks until Christmas and women are naming and shaming the worst gift to get.

The film quickly became a Christmas classic. Now, something 'big' is in the works.

Food support organisations grow because the need in the community is growing.

It's been revealed that grocery prices have tripled since the 1990 movie's premiere.

Mud and slime drenched Christmas at the Park's gear. A $20,000 rescue job ensued.

The Christmas season can be overwhelming - here's what you can do to avoid burnout.

Some Christmas movies have aged like fine wine, yet not all suit the 21st century.

Jenni Mortimer chats to the acclaimed writer and director in LA about their latest film Candy Cane Lane. Video / NZ Herald

Volunteers from community groups, churches and sponsors packed a record number for whānau in need. Video / Supplied

Air fryer, microwave or barbecue pavlova? You can and we did. Which pav will win the battle of the beaters in this epic Christmas test kitchen? Video / Jason Oxenham / Alyse Wright

Here are exciting activities to get you in the festive spirit.

Whether it be a work do or family affair, we've got your Secret Santa sorted this year.

'It’s a real privilege for us to support the artistic community and the foodbank.'

Full array of lights and festive cheer returns to Hamilton's temple grounds.

More than $10 million spent on gift cards is lost every year.