30 dawn dips: Teens make a splash for Christmas Day and mental health
Lots of people our age don't really talk about what's going on in their head, teen says.
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Expert urges against Covid complacency over holidays as death toll reaches 50
"We have a lot to be thankful for at this point," epidemiologist Michael Baker says.
Miracles and magic: The dual stories at the heart of Christmas
A miraculous Christmas: One where all receive what's needed, all are fed, peace reigns.
Singer hoping for 'miracle' to avoid spending Christmas alone in MIQ
"Christmas is such a poignant mark in the calendar."
How to handle the worst people at your Christmas table
Former police negotiator's smart tips to avoid Christmas dinner becoming your last supper.
193 transactions a second: Kiwis race to shops for last-minute gifts
A whopping 11,277 transactions were made in a single minute on Christmas eve.
Christmas Day warning: Man loses $14k of gifts to burglars
December and January are the busiest months for thieves, insurance experts warn.
Christmas in MIQ: What's on the menu for those in isolation
At one facility, it's even rumoured there'll be an onsite "in-house" Santa.
Kiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people today
New Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.
Covid won't stop Santa, US-Canadian military operation confirms
"Santa calls the shots. We just track him." Military operation follows festive progress.
Covid: A patient in their 50s has died, 62 community cases
What will the latest case numbers show?
No more pavlovas! Kiwis queue for last-minute Christmas lunch items
It could be back to the drawing board for Kiwis who haven't started their shop yet.
Christmas weather forecast: All you need to know
Large parts of New Zealand are shaping up for a Christmas cracker.
Karl Puschmann: Unwrapping the true meaning of Christmas
Nostalgic comedy 8-Bit Christmas delivers laughs, an emotional wallop and festive spirit.
The supermarket closing on Boxing Day to give staff a break
Owner Tim Wilson his staff deserve an extra day off after a 'really challenging year'.
'My idea of bringing some love': Wizard wants to run for local mayor
The Wizard says he will run for Christchurch mayor in next year's local body elections.
'I've never stayed in a hotel in my life': Grandma sees bright side of MIQ Xmas
Being in an MIQ hotel feels 'like you've gone to heaven', grandmother says.
Christmas retail spending up but a warning some businesses are still suffering
A Wellington bookstore has been so busy it has lines out the door.
Cool change forecast for Christmas, storms possible over New Year
Heading camping over New Year? Better keep a close eye on the weather updates.
How to cope with Christmas if you struggle with alcohol
The holiday season can be extra difficult if you struggle to limit your drinking.
Auckland marae team up in Christmas charity drive
The marae are giving away parcels to whānau in desperate need of holiday cheer.
What's on the menu for prisoners this Christmas?
Corrections will spend just $1.10 extra per prisoner for their December 25 menu.
Kiwis' Xmas supermarket splurge: 208 tonnes of ham, 2 million fruit mince pies, 500,000 crackers
What's filling Kiwi Christmas trolleys this year? It's a cracker of a list...
Opinion: What not to do this Christmas
This Christmas will be one like no other - here's how to make the most of it.
No More Carry On: Major Aussie airlines unite to battle bad behaviour
Australians flying this Christmas could be placed on a 'no fly list' over one thing.
Local Focus: Masterton's award-winning park's Christmas lights growing brighter
Masterton's award-winning 130-year-old Queen Elizabeth Park is lighting up for Christmas.
See NZ's most popular islands in a brand new way
Get that 'overseas' feeling without the hassle at these spectacular islands.
Is this Auckland's best nature walk?
It may be the best nature walk in Auckland but most have never heard of it.
Happy Families: How to have a great intergenerational trip
Dreading an extended family holiday? Here's how to turn it into a win-win.
Focus: Seven Days of Christmas at Ngā Whare Waatea Marae
Puhihuia Wade, essential services manager at Manukau Urban Māori Authority, talks about the Seven Days of Christmas at Ngā Whare Waatea Marae. Video / Michael Craig
Omicron knocks on door of Santa Claus' Village in Finland
SantaPark, a theme park built in an old air raid shelter, closed its doors in 2020.
Covid-19 threatens dreams of a 'normal' Christmas in the US, again
Indoor events are being cancelled and mobile morgues ordered in a devastating deja-vu.