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Cans boost City Mission Xmas stocks

Festive feast

Nosh chefs James Paterson and Anthony Joseph serve up their summery Christmas fare with an eye to using the best ingredients.

Hazardous Christmas lights in NZ on the decrease

The number of hazardous Christmas lights in New Zealand is on the decrease, but consumers still need to exercise care, according to Energy Safety Services.

Christmas lights can kill - researchers

Many lights designed to adorn Christmas trees could cause serious injury or death, according to secret tests revealed today.

Shoppers spending less for Christmas

Brownie points (+recipes)

Everybody has their favourite variation on this chocolate 'cake that's not a cake'.

Workplaces set to party up large across the Tasman

Spending on Australian Christmas workplace events is set to soar, but NZ employers are going the other way.

<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> 'Tis the season to be jolly confused

The Christmas presents dreams are made of

US retailer Neiman Marcus is famous for its annual list of extravagant Christmas gift suggestions - and this year is no exception.

Working in a Christmas Wonderland

Ho, ho, ho for city's new-look Santa

After weeks of speculation, the wraps over Santa's face have come off to reveal a younger, motionless, jolly fat man.

Push on for big Christmas spend-up

Retailers hope to persuade shoppers to spend at least $250 million more than during last year's festive season.

Charity doesn't begin at home this Christmas

Getting festive with bubbles

As the Christmas season approaches, now is a good time to consider the glories of Champagne.

Restraint the unwelcome guest at party season

Santa's job easier online