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![Three people killed in overnight crashes; holiday road toll at 15](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Three people killed in overnight crashes; holiday road toll at 15
Three people have died in two separate crashes overnight, police said.
![Young Kiwi cancer survivor’s heartwarming Christmas wish](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Young Kiwi cancer survivor’s heartwarming Christmas wish
The young cancer survivor invited his whole school to join a day of fun.
![A call for responsible driving and water safety](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
A call for responsible driving and water safety
Opinion: A plea for mindful driving and water safety this summer.
!['Xmas ruined': Man barred from flight over special assistance mix-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Xmas ruined': Man barred from flight over special assistance mix-up
He suffered a stroke 21 years ago and requires minor assistance while on a plane.
![‘My dad died an alcoholic - this is how I manage to drink normally'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘My dad died an alcoholic - this is how I manage to drink normally'
"After Dad died, it gave me the impetus to nail down a more moderate drinking life."
!['Greatly missed': Tributes flow for Irishman killed in NZ on Xmas Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Greatly missed': Tributes flow for Irishman killed in NZ on Xmas Day
Tim O'Dwyer, 20, died in a car crash in Allenton, Ashburton, on Christmas Day.
![Dolly Parton grants dying man's Christmas wish](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dolly Parton grants dying man's Christmas wish
The "Jolene" star made a kind gesture after learning about a cancer patient's bucket list.
![Artisan offers apprenticeship to workers laid off before Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Artisan offers apprenticeship to workers laid off before Christmas
An Auckland fibrous plaster manufacturer offers an apprenticeship opportunity.
![How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spent first Christmas together](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spent first Christmas together
The couple's Christmas celebrations were reportedly a family affair.
![Ukraine celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Ukraine celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia
Christmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year.
![Why children seem ungrateful at Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Why children seem ungrateful at Christmas
The scientific reason why kids under 7 may seem like they don’t want their Xmas gifts.
![How long are Christmas leftovers safe to eat?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
How long are Christmas leftovers safe to eat?
Planning on tucking into that Christmas ham again today? You may want to read this first.
![Herald Summer Photo Competition: Day one entries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Herald Summer Photo Competition: Day one entries
The Herald Summer Photo Competition is back, with three great Canon cameras up for grabs.
![Xmas Day rescue: Paragliders landed in a tree after encountering 'difficulties'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Xmas Day rescue: Paragliders landed in a tree after encountering 'difficulties'
Emergency services were called out to the rescue.
!['Made me cry': Mystery gift-giver pays for meals, groceries and petrol then disappears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Made me cry': Mystery gift-giver pays for meals, groceries and petrol then disappears
A Canterbury town is abuzz with the spirit of giving.
![Watch: Police dress as Santa to raid drug dealers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Watch: Police dress as Santa to raid drug dealers
Officers decided it was time to check who's been naughty and nice.
![King Charles breaks royal tradition in Christmas message](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
King Charles breaks royal tradition in Christmas message
Monarch’s second festive address will aim to unify, but will also tackle current issues.
!['What Christmas should be about': Community key theme at Whangārei Christmas events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'What Christmas should be about': Community key theme at Whangārei Christmas events
Community members put their time aside in the spirit of Christmas.
![Christmas Day flood threat, severe thunderstorm alert for top half of North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Christmas Day flood threat, severe thunderstorm alert for top half of North Island
Electrical storms are set to lash northern regions between 1pm and 10pm.
!['Christmas trees can be heavy': Northlanders urged to consider hidden dangers of Christmas season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Christmas trees can be heavy': Northlanders urged to consider hidden dangers of Christmas season
Norhthlanders have suffered some pretty weird injuries over the Christmas holiday period.
![You’ve Got Mail was the last great New York rom-com](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
You’ve Got Mail was the last great New York rom-com
New York Times: A look back at what it tells us about love, books, money and the internet.