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.

A major increase in calls to a youth helpline points towards "disconnect and distress" in society, says Youthline.

Bus drivers are crying 'Scrooge' over the withdrawal of Christmas gift hampers and free Christmas Day bus rides.

Thousands of motorists spent hours stewing in traffic jams between Auckland's Northern Gateway toll road and Warkworth yesterday.

Resourceful Kiwis spent Boxing Day finding a solution to unwanted presents - reselling them on Trade Me.

The supreme winner at the Fashion in the Field event at Ellerslie Racecourse is the sister of last year's winner.

New Zealanders could not have asked for better weather to celebrate a Kiwi Christmas - and more sun is headed our way.

A global travel magazine highlights Kaikoura as a place to have a whale of a time over Christmas.

The divine origin of Jesus' birth is a cornerstone of Christian faith and not up for revision, says Garth George.

This Christmas is predicted to be the fairest of the decade, and hot, dry conditions are expected to last almost until the New Year.

Christmas can be a stressful time of year but imagine cooking a traditional feast for more than 200 people.

Auckland church leaders offer their thoughts for this Christmas.