Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints
Parents accuse mall of priortising pets over kids with sensory or disability issuses.
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“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.
Auckland Christmas Day sword death accused back in court
The man accused of killing Baden Taikato in a sword attack is back in court.
'Terrified': Patient ‘gobsmacked’ after dentist trip ends in request for HIV test
The dental clinic is now reviewing the “isolated incident”.
Westpac should wipe overdrafts of customers hit by banking glitch - budgeting expert
Westpac customers say they’re struggling to cope after banking blunder
Ukrainians celebrate Orthodox Christmas in reclaimed church
A day prior, Ukraine’s govt took over administration of church from Moscow patriarchate.
'I don’t know how to pay for food': Westpac customers on banking blunder
Furious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.
'Apology won't put food on the table': Families in dire straits after bank blunder
Furious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.
'Looked exhausted': Warning after car crash that killed parents and left 3 kids orphans
Cindy Braddock & Jake Day died in crash not far from home after driving through night.
Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI ‘worsening’
Pope Francis told public Benedict was “very sick” and asked the faithful to pray for him.
Who really wrote All I Want for Christmas Is You?
So how was the iconic track really made?
Christmas leftovers: How long can they safely last?
Planning to tuck into some leftovers for lunch?