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Police: we wish you a harm-free Xmas

They leave their own families safe at home at step in to the most volatile and violent of Kiwi homes over holidays to help and protect vulnerable victims.

Every little bit helps at Christmas

Circle_see_more_DP.epsVOLUNTEER: Reporter Kyra Dawson spends time helping out at the Salvation Army Foodbank. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER

Too windy for Tauranga's Christmas party

Tauranga's Christmas in the Park event, which was postponed yesterday, has now been cancelled due to strong winds.

Puzzle reveals IQ and attention to detail

How often can you spot the letter "b"? This puzzle's creator claims only those with a high IQ will get every answer right.

Hidden site for abuse victims launches

A new site allowing women to secretly access the Women's Refuge website without alerting offenders has been launched.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Woodville's Ride to Survive Coast2Coast

The roar of motorcycles echoed through Woodville's streets as the 24th annual Lions Ride to Survive Coast 2 Coast once again joined the town's Christmas parade. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whitebait fritters mean Christmas

COMMENT: So this Christmas, I will savour every last morsel of my whitebait fritter - because it may well be my last for a while.

Hambags add style to tasty Xmas tucker

Otis Frizzell's striking artworks adorn numerous canvases and walls around the country.

Minhinnick cartoons up for auction

A series of cartoons by a legendary <i>Herald</i> cartoonist depicting a distinguished Holyoake-era politician will go under the hammer on Monday.

Christmas gift guide: For her

We've chosen 15 effortlessly stylish gifts that the lady in your life can take to the beach this summer and some that are, a little more extravagant.

Christmas gift guide: For him

From posh shorts to a beer book, these gifts should top his wish list.

Wendyl Nissen: Have a real food Xmas

COMMENT: I have spent an afternoon in the supermarket for you and has come up with my best selections for Christmas Day food items.

Watch: Smith & Caughey's Santa Room and Enchanted Forest

Mrs Claus shows us around the Santa Room and Enchanted Forest at Smith & Caughey's.

How to survive your work Xmas party

COMMENT: If you don't want to become the talk of the water cooler come Monday and well into 2017, here's some tips to help you survive.

Boy's heartbreaking note to late father

A boy's Christmas letter to his late father has been shared after a woman discovered it in her back garden.

Pop-up supermarket to open after quakes

The earthquakes closed New World Hutt City, so its owners have opened a pop-up supermarket.

The best gifts for kids that aren't toys

Children are dropping letters in the mail to Santa and letting parents know what they want for the holidays. Here are 15 ideas for gifts that aren't toys.

Santa quits after fat shaming nine-year-old boy

A man who was hired to portray Santa as resigned from the position, after fat-shaming a boy who visited him during a photo event last weekend.