Nibbling deer kill Christmas plantation
If you are struggling to find a fresh Christmas tree this holiday season it may not be your fault.
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NZ zoo residents get plenty of treats at Christmas
NZ zoo residents get plenty of treats at Christmas
Father and daughter bears Sean and Sasa tucked into their usual meal at Wellington Zoo today, but with a Christmas twist.
Feeling festive
Feeling festive
The festive season's upon us and, whatever the weather, the world's getting into the Christmas spirit.
Grateful mum paying it forward
Food recipient pleased to be paying it forward
A Dunedin solo mother who went up to four days at a time without food in order to feed her son last Christmas is helping feed strangers this year.
Oh come, all ye faithful
Oh come, all ye faithful
The Dunedin Public Library's choir is singing Christmas carols each day this week.
Simple food full of flavour
Simple food full of flavour
The festive season is a time to indulge and get creative with fantastic local seasonal food.
Kiwis find partners hardest to buy for: survey
Kiwis find partners hardest to buy for: survey
If you're finding yourself short on ideas for the perfect present for your partner this year you're not alone.
Pressure and expectations
Pressure and expectations
Parenting columnist Ian Munro shares some advice on making the best of the silly season.
Damaged tree to be removed
Damaged tree to be removed
Vandals have displayed a lack of festive spirit in Invercargill where a public Christmas tree (pictured) was to be removed today, following repeated damage.
Celebrating the wonder of Christmas
Celebrating the wonder of Christmas
The Wonder of Christmas co-ordinators Mel Carter (left) and Sarah Walker display a Christmas trees made from teddy bears at the Dunedin City Salvation Army corps last night.
Santa makes flying visit
Santa makes flying visit
Santa put in an appearance at North Otago's Weston School yesterday ahead of the logistical nightmare that is worldwide Christmas Eve present delivery.
Christmas behind bars: no treats or trimmings
Christmas behind bars: no treats or trimmings
There will be no trimmings, treats or trifle for the 10,000-odd prisoners behind bars this Christmas.
Lights bring Christmas cheer
Lights bring Christmas cheer
It takes a long stretch of the imagination to turn a pile of old boards into some of the most spectacular Christmas decorations in the city.
Caution urged with Christmas stocking fillers
Caution urged with Christmas stocking fillers
Dozens of dangerous toys are on Santa's naughty list this year after a pre-Christmas safety blitz by NSW Fair Trading.
'Doing something a bit different' this year
'Doing something a bit different' this year
As Christmas draws closer, many children's thoughts turn to gifts, but some are bucking the trend and learning it is better to give than to receive.
Cookbooks for Christmas
Cookbooks for Christmas
Cookbooks are always a great gift for those foodies in people's lives — here are a few picks from the team at Fresh.
Tempting treats
Tempting treats
Chef Bevan Smith shares some delicious recipes for the festive season.
A third of businesses forgo Christmas parties
A third of businesses forgo Christmas parties
Christmas has been cancelled at nearly a third of Kiwi businesses this year, a survey has revealed.
Tackling malnutrition among Aust elderly
Tackling malnutrition among Aust elderly
'Tis the season to be jolly and tackle the hidden health issue of malnutrition among older Australians, says the peak body for dietitians.
Edible Architecture
Edible Architecture
Oamaru hotelier James Glucksman poses with York Minster - in gingerbread form - in Oamaru yesterday.