Bronwyn Sell goes behind the scenes of the biggest public event on Auckland's calendar, the Farmers' Santa Parade.

Christmas hamper provider Chrisco is facing a likely court appearance for alleged breaches of the Fair Trading Act.

Photos of the colourful light displays and Christmas markets popping up around the globe as December 25 approaches.

The smartphone revolution is gaining momentum and mobile operator 2degrees expects more than half of phones sold here next year will be smartphones.

If you have a taste for the high life, now's the time to bag a bargain - supermarkets and wine retailers are staging a "champagne war".

With the festive season approaching, Catherine Smith finds there is more than one way to present a present.

Marmite is celebrating its 100th year in New Zealand by reuniting 100 kiwis with their loved ones from overseas for Christmas.

Now it seems there is a risk that employees could lose an entitlement to public holidays that fall during a closedown period

St Matthew-in-the-City is pleased, but not surprised, at the ASA's ruling that its controversial Christmas billboard was not offensive.

Michael Hill, jeweller, is unlikely to get much rest over the next few weeks.

Leftover Christmas food has the sprats biting all day for Auckland visitors.