Travel restrictions and supply shortages are threatening to disrupt the festive season.

Christmas in the Park is an important event for Youthline. More than 35,000 young people have been supported by the funds raised each year. Video / Youthline

This will be the second year running the popular event has been cancelled in Auckland.

Booked the summer campsite yet? You better get in quick if you want one of NZ's top spots.

Shopping local for Christmas gifts might be your best option this year.

They don't find the Christmas cracker jokes funny either.

A New Zealand man who worked for the royal family recalls Prince Philip's kindness.

Labour MP hopes to get enough support to repeal Easter alcohol rules.

Not exactly what you'd expect a 1-year-old to get for Christmas, but Archie loves it.

Kiwis have used "astonishing" amount of data over Christmas and Boxing Day.

"Animals don't choose when to get sick," says Clutha vet Marcus Yule.

The incident happened on Christmas Day about 11.45pm.

"It is one of those days you are really thankful to be in New Zealand."

The lack of chimneys didn't stop Santa from making one baby's Christmas special.

Baby Harper spent her first Christmas with mum Alexa in managed isolation at Christchurch's Crowne Plaza. Video / Supplied

Five people have died in two separate crashes in Auckland since Christmas Eve.

Two couples from the South Island have received "the present of their lives" at Christmas.

The NSW Health Minister has slammed people for throwing a huge Xmas Day beach party.

Her Majesty says "there is hope in the new dawn" in her message to the Commonwealth.

More than half of one generation is likely to part ways with unwanted presents.

Pandemic and lockdowns mean traditional celebrations worldwide are subdued this Christmas.

Somewhere under these thousands of planes is a map of the United States.

Online shopping scams are set to skyrocket after Christmas.

Not everyone is home for Christmas this year.

Wrapping paper, trees and soccer all contributed to Christmas Day injuries last year.

Managed isolation hotels are going overboard to create festive cheer for guests.

Prime Minister delivers heartfelt Christmas message to New Zealanders at home and abroad.

Dmitry Pelevin decided to sail solo, 7000 nautical miles from the Caribbean to Auckland.

Surge in last-minute Christmas shopping sets new record for most transactions per second.