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Meet the Muslim women giving new life to Christmas crackers
They don't find the Christmas cracker jokes funny either.
Sandringham Xmas: Philip arranged holiday for Kiwi away from home
A New Zealand man who worked for the royal family recalls Prince Philip's kindness.
Labour MP and Act MP push to scrap Easter drinking laws
Labour MP hopes to get enough support to repeal Easter alcohol rules.
Prince Harry reveals what the Queen gave Archie for Christmas
Not exactly what you'd expect a 1-year-old to get for Christmas, but Archie loves it.
A Capital Letter: Summer in the Covid-19 pandemic
Georgina Campbell's first flight all year took her to a holiday that didn't seem real.
Donald and Melania Trump release 2020 Christmas message
The US President's video message focused heavily on the religious significance of Christmas to Christians before first lady Melania Trump addressed the pandemic. Video / Donald Trump via Twitter
Why casual wear on Fridays will be replaced by PJs
Futurist Melissa Clark-Reynolds predicts life in 2021 post Covid-19.
'Mindblowing': Kiwis head online for Christmas, use 'astonishing', record breaking levels of data
Kiwis have used "astonishing" amount of data over Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vet with a festive name on call for Christmas
"Animals don't choose when to get sick," says Clutha vet Marcus Yule.
Teen injured after hit and run; Blenheim police seeking vehicle
The incident happened on Christmas Day about 11.45pm.
Shoppers line up early for Boxing Day sales
"It is one of those days you are really thankful to be in New Zealand."
Baby celebrates first Christmas in MIQ facility
The lack of chimneys didn't stop Santa from making one baby's Christmas special.
Baby's first Christmas spent in quarantine
Baby Harper spent her first Christmas with mum Alexa in managed isolation at Christchurch's Crowne Plaza. Video / Supplied
Holiday road toll: Five dead, equals 2019/20 tally
Five people have died in two separate crashes in Auckland since Christmas Eve.
'The ultimate present': Little bundles of joy arrive for Christmas
Two couples from the South Island have received "the present of their lives" at Christmas.
'Utterly distasteful': Outrage over 'creepy' fake Queen's Christmas message
Channel 4's version that shows Her Majesty dancing on a table has been slammed by Brits.
Car 'in the wrong colour': Kiwis list thousands of unwanted Xmas gifts
"Kiwi tradition": More than 4000 listings on Trade Me as presents miss the mark...
'Ignorant and idiotic': Sydney beach party defies Covid restrictions
The NSW Health Minister has slammed people for throwing a huge Xmas Day beach party.
'You are not alone': Queen's heartfelt Covid Christmas message
Her Majesty says "there is hope in the new dawn" in her message to the Commonwealth.
Revealed: The generation most likely to regift or sell presents
More than half of one generation is likely to part ways with unwanted presents.
Covid dampens Christmas joy around the world
Pandemic and lockdowns mean traditional celebrations worldwide are subdued this Christmas.
'Stay at home': Americans ignore Christmas travel warning
Somewhere under these thousands of planes is a map of the United States.
Online shoppers warned of scams, fake websites post-Christmas
Online shopping scams are set to skyrocket after Christmas.
Christmas from afar: Kiwi troops in South Sudan and Florida
Not everyone is home for Christmas this year.
What's on ACC's Christmas injuries list
Wrapping paper, trees and soccer all contributed to Christmas Day injuries last year.
5700 Kiwis spending Christmas in managed isolation and quarantine
Managed isolation hotels are going overboard to create festive cheer for guests.
'An incredibly challenging year': Jacinda Ardern's Christmas message to Kiwis
Prime Minister delivers heartfelt Christmas message to New Zealanders at home and abroad.
Dad takes the long way home for Christmas
Dmitry Pelevin decided to sail solo, 7000 nautical miles from the Caribbean to Auckland.
New record amid last-minute Xmas shopping surge
Surge in last-minute Christmas shopping sets new record for most transactions per second.
Biggest Christmas delivery ever for Wellington City Mission
"For people that have done it hard this year, Christmas is going to be even harder."
'I just want to say thanks': Mysterious man pays for woman's Xmas groceries
The man asked to cut in front of her at the checkout - then paid for her groceries.
Congestion on SH1 until 8pm Christmas Eve, warns transport agency
It's another day of heavy traffic for Wellingtonians leaving the capital for Christmas.
Opinion: Kate's savage gift to Harry and how royals celebrate Christmas
Following royal tradition, Kate is said to have presented Harry with a novelty present.