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Diana Clement: Regifting and other ways to stop the spend this Christmas

OPINION: December is often the month in which we spend money like it’s confetti.

‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers

Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.

Foodie gifts for Christmas

From infused spirits to fancy chocolates, ideas for presents you can make and buy.

5 psychologist-approved tips for a calmer Christmas

About to have a meltdown? Use the S.A.N.T.A method to help manage your holiday stress.

‘It's magical’: Kiwi teacher working as Santa's elf in Lapland village

Experiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.

Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care

Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.

‘Torn from my side’: Survivors of horror German Christmas market attack speak out

Two dead and dozens injured after car drives into German Christmas market.

‘I’m still alive’: King Charles cheerfully jokes during Christmas outing

Aides insist the monarch's cancer treatment is 'moving in a positive direction'.

'Ageing is never a pleasant thought': Cliff Richard on life, politics and Christmas

'We should simply all get together and say we love each other.'

How I host overnight guests at Christmas (without the stress)

The Telegraph’s Debora Robertson shares her advice for how to handle it.

Home Alone: Five crazy facts about the Christmas classic you likely don't know

From fake snow to a fake film.

Best Christmas movies to watch - no matter what genre you enjoy

Looking for something that's not Love Actually? Here are some ideas.

Prince William and Kate use old photo for family Christmas card

Sweet card features royal couple and their children

Holiday hazards: ACC data highlights festive injury risks

Dentists advise caution with festive foods; pork crackling a common dental hazard.

Can you do Christmas lunch or dinner for $25 per person?

On a budget? Nikki Birrell crunches the numbers and plans some menus.

Opinion: No room at the inn for homeless Kiwis needing help at Xmas

OPINION: Community providers are increasingly having to turn away applicants.

'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.

'It's all about giving back': Whānau restaurant to host free Christmas lunches

Mangōnui restaurant to offer free Christmas lunches for Northland's needy and lonely.