Opinion: Christmas is being surrounded by 30 cousins, uncles, aunts and grandparents
OPINION: Christmas is not about the gifts you get or how much you spend.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromFamily
Advice: Can I exclude my scamming sister from our Christmas dinner?
New York Times: 'As taxpayers, my sisters and I are outraged.'
‘It will get ugly’: Nepo babies brace for billionaire inheritance battles
Telegraph: As wealthy baby boomers hit old age, an epic money scrap is brewing.
'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station
New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.
The inescapable tyranny of Elf on the Shelf and how to embrace it
OPINION: A tired parent’s struggle with the 25-day festive phenomenon.
'It makes you feel less alone': How to deal with grief at Christmas
A Christmas initiative helps families remember those loved ones who have died.
Health rollbacks creating 'a level of nervousness'
"All of those contracts will transfer back to Te Whatu Ora, and what does that look like?”
Advice: How can I stop my in-laws from making impromptu visits?
New York Times: You're busy, but your in-laws won't stop popping in. What do you do?
Rapacious carnivores and gentle giants: Dinosaurs on display at Te Papa
The biggest dinosaur to ever exist is the star attraction at this new exhibition.
Lights and carols bring out the crowds on stunning summer’s day
A light festival and singing in the park entertain crowds ahead of Christmas.
'If I can’t have them neither can you': Dad pleads guilty to drowning his three kids
Jason Karels killed his kids after sending a note to his estranged wife.
Did the cyclone affect Hawke's Bay's hidden natural hot springs?
The springs are one of the few places left to enjoy thermal pools for free.
Summer in the 09: The best things to do in Auckland these holidays
Sticking around in the city? Enjoy tennis, penguins, music, family frolics, and more.
18 board games that will keep your brain fit - and everyone entertained
Telegraph: Still got Christmas shopping to do? These games will give the brain a workout.
'A Christmas to celebrate': 5yo migrant granted visa to attend school after Herald investigation
Ongoing visa issues have made NZ experience "painful and stressful" for migrant workers.
‘World shattered': Kiwi family of eight rocked by cancer battle
Michael 'Mudzz' Tarei, a father of six, faces an unfathomable road ahead. His wife has been told she doesn't have long to live, and their family struggle to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. Video / A Current Affair
Kiwis’ Christmas dinner habits revealed: Which tradition are we ditching this year?
Is it taboo to serve a store-bought pav at Christmas? Find out here.
'Modern Family' star's perplexing interview raises fans' concerns
Eric Stonestreet seemed to be fighting through pain as he appeared on a live show.
'Why do you have to be so useless?': How Christmas changes when kids become teens
'To be a teenager is to be foreground, the star of the house.'
Bruce Willis' family is "soaking up every moment"
Insider reveals the heartbreaking truth of the 'Die Hard' actor's diagnosis.
‘The night you tried to kill me’: Woman stabbed with pitchfork at home confronts attacker
During the attack, Shae Dobbs went looking for petrol to 'burn' his victim.
Man who died in water-related incident at North Shore beach was young father
Jadi Iolamo has been identified as the young man who died at a North Shore beach.
Silly season: How to deal with difficult family members during the holidays
Drama aside, you can still make the most of this special season with your loved ones.
Inside Casketeers star Francis Tipene's 40th birthday bash
The hosts of the beloved TV series The Casketeers celebrated the big day in style.
Treasured toy reunited with preschooler after plea goes viral
The favourite toy was always with Rhylen - and his mum was determined to find it.
Why you should talk about fertility, even if you don’t want children
Fertility is a tricky topic. Here's how you can bring it up with your loved ones.
As hostages return to Israel, details of captivity begin to emerge
As more hostages are released, further details of captivity are coming to light.
Can divorce be affordable? Yes, but only if both parties want it to be
New York Times: The greatest challenge of divorce can be navigating powerful emotions.
Mid-life dementia link: How menopause changes the brain
New York Times: Menopausal symptoms may be a neurological risk factor for some.
‘Are you a woman?’: The conversations to avoid this Christmas
The secret to social success? Thoughtful small talk.
‘My IVF failed. I will not be a mother. And I’m okay with that’
Times: Jane Mulkerrins was 44 and single when she decided to try to have a baby.
Constable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woes
This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.
'He’s a little warrior': Whanganui hit-and-run victim out of coma
The family have blown away by the support they've received from the Whanganui community.