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Fears of a tight Christmas
Charities are bracing themselves for an influx of more than 40,000 struggling Kiwi families who can't afford to serve Christmas dinner or put presents under the tree this year.
Charities are bracing themselves for an influx of more than 40,000 struggling Kiwi families who can't afford to serve Christmas dinner or put presents under the tree this year.
A zero road toll this Labour weekend would break a 36-year record, but police say it's not just the number of fatalities they want to cut.
Pop culture addicts, gamers and geeks are out in full force at this year's Armageddon Expo
Dear Halloween grinches. Have a heart and buy some lollies for the excited children who will be knocking on your door on Thursday.
Psycho nurse outfits, zombies, creepy schoolgirl and ugly baby costumes are among the favourite Halloween costumes this year.
It has been a long wait for Labour Weekend - the last time Kiwis had three days off in a row was almost five months ago.
Online booking sites are revolutionary compared to the old days of phone calls, faxes, travel agents and rack rates.
The debate about extending retailing on public holidays keeps popping up, almost as often as there's a Briscoes sale.
From glitter paintings to yarn bombing, Danielle Wright rounds up what's on offer for crafty kids over the holidays.
It's the school holidays and our Weekend editor, Catherine Smith, has picked the five best things to do with the kids. Enjoy.
Catherine Smith jumped at the chance to bike and hike her way through Nelson's stunning landscape.
Elisabeth Easther visits a small town with a big heart - and plenty to see and do.
Ewan McDonald went on a family holiday. The riot police came along too.
Missionary messages still resonate in the islands, writes Robyn Yousef.
The Greeks invented the most enduring, most popular, most commercially sophisticated and prescient system of governance ever devised, but the nation that perfected democracy seems to be struggling to preserve its economy.
Intense heat and bushfires didn't stop Wynne Gray from finding some great food.
Colourful church services are a glorious way to enjoy Sundays in paradise, finds Pamela Wade.