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Auckland Christmas hamper charity expands to Waikato

22 Dec 2018

It is the first time The Spirit of Christmas New Zealand charity has expanded to provide Christmas hampers for solo parents in Waikato.

The Nightmare Before Christmas!

22 Dec 2018

Christmas is almost here...that special, festive time for family, friends, food and fun. Over in Australia, Mike Williams' extended family can only all get together every couple of years to celebrate… Audio

Jingle Hell

21 Dec 2018

Could Christmas music make us buy less, not more? Nikki Mandow sets out on a quest to find out whether in-store holiday music really does make us more jolly and likely to open our wallets. Or could… Audio

Christmas and alcohol

21 Dec 2018

A new slightly tongue in cheek paper in the British Medical Journal asks whether the depiction of alcohol on greeting cards undermines public health messages about harmful drinking. Audio

Two refugee families are preparing for their first NZ Christmas

21 Dec 2018

While the families don't know what to expect for their first Christmas in Aotearoa, they're excited. Audio

Consumers feeling the Christmas cheer

21 Dec 2018

Feelings of consumer Christmas cheer are on the up just in time for the holiday shopping season. Audio

Haere ra 2018 (part 5)

21 Dec 2018

Final words and thanks to the team behind Nine to Noon... Audio

Haere ra 2018 (part 4)

21 Dec 2018

A look back on 2018 with Te Radar, Kennedy Warne and Gemma Gracewood. Audio

Haere ra 2018 (part 3)

21 Dec 2018

A look back on 2018 with Te Radar, Kennedy Warne and Gemma Gracewood. Audio

Here's what the weather will be doing on Christmas Day

21 Dec 2018

It could be the most important news you'll hear all day. NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino delivers the weather forecast for Christmas. Audio

Leroy ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride

15 Dec 2018

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 15 December 2018. Audio