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The ultimate guide to choosing your Christmas ham
A Kiwi Christmas classic, Nikki Birrell explains how to choose the right ham for you.
Latest from Christmas
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'The timing couldn't be more perfect': Christmas grant will help provide fresh food to those who need it
The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe moneyboxes dotted around the airport.
Should you give your partner an adult toy for Christmas?
A risky move or a way to spice up Christmas? Sex therapist Sofie Louise has the answers.
Food or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to make
The Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.
Opinion: How to enjoy Christmas while maintaining gut health
Finding balance makes all the difference.
Christmas Day weather: Here’s what forecasters can tell us so far
Long-range forecasts suggest murky weather for Xmas: but don't cancel BBQ plans just yet.
Prince Andrew 'should opt out' of royal Christmas events, insiders say
His relationship with an alleged Chinese spy has plunged the palace into another scandal.
How a Christmas grant will help South Auckland jobseekers
The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe moneyboxes dotted around the airport.
Festive fun run sees 250 Santas and elves flood Whangārei
Prizes were awarded for best-dressed Santas, pets, plus a surprise for one Grinch.
How to make the perfect pavlova
Need to nail this classic dessert? Follow these tips when the stakes are high.
Liverpool's staff Christmas party shut down, drug paraphernalia found in toilets
The decision to cut the party short by around half an hour was taken as a precaution.
Can mindful gifting for children help their learning and growth?
Nurture your child's development while fostering joy and curiosity long after Christmas.
Diana Clement: Taking the charity approach this Christmas
OPINION: Christmas is about more than just consumer spending.
11 Christmas-themed experiences that make London magical in December
Does this prove that the Northern Hemisphere does Christmas better?
'Ruined Christmas': Schoolkids in tears after vicar says Santa isn't real
The Reverend had to apologise after parents complained about his ‘disgusting’ comments.
Tallest Christmas tree in NZ needs new bones at cost of $120k
The tree is 27 metres tall to the tip of the star.
Twelve days of Christmas have started - here's how to spend it in Auckland
From Te Manaaki to Handel’s Messiah, here's how to get in the holiday spirit.
Watch: Kindness or cult? Questions over Chinese meditation group’s inclusion in Santa parades
Chinese spiritual group Falun Dafa participated in Santa parades around the North Island.
Butterflied chicken you can cook on the barbecue
Serve it with a fresh salad for a lighter holiday meal.
'I love sharing it': Spreading Christmas cheer in memory of grandson
Glenice and Lloyd Hall have decorated their Hilltop Avenue home for 26 years.
'One in a billion': A Christmas miracle in New Zealand’s puzzle community
It's a tale of two puzzles. One had an extra piece. The other had a missing piece.
How Blues' grassroots efforts are inspiring the next generation
Sam Nock hopes Northland faces in Super Rugby inspires kids to pursue the sport.
What's open in Auckland on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day?
We share the best places to go to.
Heading to Christmas in the Park Auckland? Here’s what you need to know
Auckland Domain will be filled with festive cheer this weekend.
How to manage seasonal stress and enjoy the holidays
Learn how to manage seasonal stress and enjoy holiday gatherings with these tips.
How one Kiwi charity is giving the gift of food at exam time (and how you've helped)
'It’s so much more than a meal. It really helps.'
Franklin Road lights up for Christmas
The regular date on the Auckland Christmas calendar is back with a few changes.
Do you have a 'toxic parent'? Here's how to cope with them this Christmas
They can be self-involved, manipulative, lack empathy and 'dictate what they want'.
Encore: Local musicians, Gisborne choir to stage another Christmas concert
'It's going to be a thrilling experience with such strong vocal and instrumental backing.'