Fire brigade collecting donations for foodbank
The food drive is on Monday evening in Ngongotahā.
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Foodbank store gives clients 'control and ownership' over food choices
A financial mentor says Tauranga Community Foodbank's store is “mana-enhancing”.
‘Tough year for Auckland’: City Mission urges donations for Christmas
Mayor urges Aucklanders who can afford to, to dip into their pockets.
A Capital Letter: How Wellington’s road cone tree stole Christmas
Feeling festive? The tree is a sharp dose of the reality residents are trying to escape.
How to avoid mall carpark traffic jams
Some things are more important than buying everyone in your family a Christmas gift.
Hawke’s Bay-based clothing brand Kilt to shutter its Napier factory
It is keeping stores open, but closing its Napier factory, which has at least 18 staff.
Calls for Christmas contributions to support families in need
Auckland City Missioner Helen Robinson urges Auckland to donate this year to help struggling families during Christmas. Video / Michael Craig
'Festive cheer': Sir Howard Morrison Centre to host free Christmas concert
The centre will also act as an official collection point for the appeal.
Jump in foodbank demand means more hours for workers
“When I started working here, it surprised me so many different people needed support."
Rotorua Christmas Appeal: Miss Rotorua, MP, Business Chamber back food bank
“It’s a special time of the year, and everybody deserves to be able to enjoy it."
Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints
Parents accuse mall of priortising pets over kids with sensory or disability issuses.
“People are living week to week”: Ordinary families struggling this Christmas
“It’s not easy to walk through the doors and ask for help."
Stan Walker's new Christmas song for a cause
Proceeds from the song will help 20,000 families in hardship get gifts this year.
Whanganui recording increase in Covid-19 case numbers
The increase was likely due to a variant which can somewhat evade immune responses.
Christmas Cheer appeal: Giving brings cheer to gifter and receiver
The Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer appeal is up and running.
'Massive confidence boost': Trust donates $10k to Christmas Appeal
"Together we can make a difference, and Rotorua Trust is pleased to be part of it.”
Why is Wellington's Christmas tree made from road cones?
And why will elves be wearing hi-vis vests rather than their usual garb?
'This is everyday': Why Darnielle Hoods loves working at the Salvation Army
Darnielle has enjoyed helping to make a difference somewhere.
Christmas Appeal: Foodbank shares donation wishlist
What will you be donating to the Foodbank this year?
More people with jobs, mortgages struggling to afford meals: Foodbank leader
Rotorua Daily Post and The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM launch 2023 Christmas Appeal for foodbank.
From vibrators to alcohol: 7 items you can't courier this Christmas
It's all part and parcel of couriering gifts this silly season.
Candy Cane Lane trailer: It's Eddie Murphy's turn to save Christmas
A new trailer for the beloved actor's Prime Video film has just dropped.
Sports ace turns artist after serious road accident
Sam Livingstone discovered a new passion after an accident left him a quadriplegic.
$25k gold vibrator: Star's ridiculous Xmas gifts list revealed
The Goop Christmas gift guide is not for those of us worried about the cost of living.
Mariah Carey being sued over iconic holiday hit
A musician has alleged Mariah Carey and her team “directly” copied his song.
How to lose 3kg by Christmas and head into 2024 feeling good
Telegraph: Six weeks, six strategies, and a slimmer bod for the summer holidays.
'We're really gutted': Christmas parade will not go ahead this year
A lack of sponsors, costs and timeframes has led to the event not going ahead.
Christmas shopping is dashing its way to Auckland
Stores are transforming into winter wonderlands for the Christmas season.
Cher announces first-ever Christmas album
After all this time, you can finally celebrate the festive season with the singer.
'A huge loss': Taihape shop owner gets marching orders
The business currently employs five staff.
The biggest problem facing Santa in NZ
Could we be in for a not-so-jolly Christmas this year?
Ukraine moves Christmas Day holiday, denouncing Russian-imposed traditions
The law also moves the Day of Ukrainian Statehood.
Auckland’s Santa Parade could move from Queen St
Public funding for Santa Parade is decreasing, says Simon Bridges.
'I am here to kill the Queen': Man pleads guilty to treason over crossbow plot
The man was arrested at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day 2021, when Queen was in residence.