Focus: Jacinda Ardern grants Santa a full travel exemption
PM Jacinda Ardern reveals she and the Ministry of Health have given Santa exemption from NZ’s border restrictions just in time for Christmas. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Windy weekend of pre-Christmas events in Wellington
Summer (hopefully) starts with a jam-packed weekend of events in the capital.
'Scandalous' first Christmas card up for sale
Only 1000 copies of the card were printed, and experts think fewer than 30 have survived.
Beehive Diaries: Nats joined at hip, David Scrooge Seymour takes on Santa
Not everybody was happy with the PM's exemption for Santa to come to New Zealand
Trade Me's Christmas searches revealed
There have been 10,000 searches for Christmas trees in the past week.
'Full clearance': PM grants Santa Christmas border exemption
Sleigh bells ring ... Santa has been cleared to enter Aotearoa without quarantine.
Local Focus: Emergency services food run a success
Drive-by donations a hit with the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two trees as Christmas celebrations get under way early
Kiwis hanging out for Christmas after a hard year have been buying trees a month early.
Key detail missing from Trump's White House Christmas invitations
Invitations to Trump's final Xmas celebrations have omitted mention of one key detail.
Victim's high school sweetheart speaks of 'unfathomable' journey following attack
The partner of a man almost killed in a bar attack has spoken about her heartbreak.
Melania Trump unveils final White House Christmas display
Outgoing FLOTUS was secretly taped in 2018 complaining about Christmas decorating task.
Council 'stuff-up' leads to Xmas celebrations clashing with vegan protest
'Maybe they weren't expecting 500 people marching through the streets'.
Hangxiety! Eight mistakes to avoid at the office Christmas party
Before you perform a drunk festive striptease or sleep with Josh the Tech Guy, read this.
Thousands brave the rain to get in the Christmas spirit
Santa Claus has competition in the shape of a giant helium-filled Peppa Pig from Canada.
Not the Xmas spirit: Beware of Auckland Santa Parade scam
The scam page asks people to enter credit card details to view a live stream of the event.
Here's why you should put up your Christmas decorations early
Go ahead and get the tree and lights up ASAP, because science says you should.
From beer to cheese, try an alternative advent calendar
Chocolate first comes to mind when you think of an advent calendar but what about cheese?
Man shocked by racist letter about his Christmas decorations
He wanted to spread some Christmas cheer. Instead, he got a nasty letter.
Auckland's Santa brushes off the virus
One QR code for 100,000 people at Auckland's Santa Parade.
Local Focus: The most unusual place to go for leaks and asparagus
"We sell a lot of asparagus", radiator mechanic says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Christmas cheer kicks off in the capital, rain or shine
Wet weather won't dampen A Very Welly Christmas spirit this weekend.
How to survive the silly season social calendar
Nicola Alpe: Why is it that once December hits, our social calendars are jam-packed?
First overseas Christmas mail deadline looms
Deadlines for sending mail overseas has been brought forward by one week.
Starship calls on Kiwis to help children this festive season
Home for Christmas? Nearly 200 young Kiwis won't be - they will be in Starship hospital.
I'm not crying, you're crying: The 10 best Christmas ads of 2020 - so far
Grab some tissues, 'tis the season to cry over ad campaigns.
Auckland's Santa heading to Wanaka's transport museum
All going well, Santa will arrived at Wanaka's transport museum in a few days.
Gingerbread houses now the ghost of Christmas past
Move over gingerbread house, there's a Charcuterie Chalet in town.
Local Focus: Second-hand 'Bike Drive' a huge success
Wheelie good initiative gives kids bikes for Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Auckland's giant 'creepy' Santa heading to new home in Wanaka
In 2011, Auckland's Santa was crowned the world's creepiest Christmas decoration.
Auckland CBD bringing out the bling for Christmas
Following Christmas, the CBD will come alive with the America's Cup.
Did Covid-19 spell the death of this Christmas tradition?
Social distancing means this popular kids' holiday tradition has gone out of fashion.
Jacinda Ardern calls on Kiwi kids to submit their Christmas card designs
The PM is calling on youngsters to unleash their creativity this weekend.
Ardern reveals top priorities for rest of year
The PM has revealed the Government's top economic priorities in the lead-up to Christmas.