Glynn Cardy: We still have plenty to feel good about, despite this strange year
Opinion: By any measure this has been a rough year but we should appreciate what we have.
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Christmas afternoon the pick of Wellington's weather this weekend, as severe warning in place
Those travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.
4,800 gifts packed in Hawkes Bay and and Wairarapa for those in need
4,800 gifts packed for children in need across the Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa communities. Video / Supplied
Pensioners going hungry as rents skyrocket
Numbers seeking help from budgeting service almost doubles in two years.
Covid Xmas: City Mission hit with high demand as economic pain bites
One mother drove from Te Awamutu to donate gifts to the Auckland City Mission.
The borrowed customs and traditions of Christmas
Do you know where your Christmas traditions came from?
Local Focus: 'The hardship has got harder'
Demand greater than ever at Tauranga Community Foodbank. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Xmas warning: If you can't pay for it upfront, you can't afford it
Financial adviser Tim Fairbrother on why spending caution is still needed.
'Spoilt brat': Mum slammed for 7yo daughter's extravagant Xmas present haul
Daisy's Xmas haul fills up a room. And now she and her mum are being targeted online.
Christmas cancelled in London as new Covid-19 strain spreads rapidly
UK Prime Minister says he "bitterly regrets" the changes to the Christmas arrangements.
The great last minute Christmas survival guide
From best Christmas cocktail to worst Christmas movie - here's what you need to know.
Wind uncertain in Waitematā Harbour for Am Cup regatta
A look ahead to weather in Auckland and NZ for the America's Cup and Christmas day.
Kerre McIvor: Goodbye to 2020, a shocker of a year
OPINION: 2020 has been a shocker, but New Zealand is a pretty good place to be right now.
'Selfish' mum spending $14,000 on herself for Christmas
UK mum homeschools her kids, says they should be making their own money via social media.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Christmas not the day it used to be for many Kiwis
Christmas is terrible for putting pressure on families to buy gifts and spend up large.
Christmas hope for Aotearoa: Message from church leaders
Glad tidings of joy needed more than ever in a year of Covid-19.
'No one in this campground is a no-hoper': The Kiwis who live in caravans
Geoff and Maureen Ward were a working couple with a home. Then Geoff got sick.
Lighting up Christmas: Mum shares nice note from neighbour
Shortly after setting up her annual Christmas display, she found something in her mailbox.
'Middle finger to 2020': Jacinda Ardern's message to Kiwis this Christmas
The PM revealed her Christmas plans and parcel woes live on air on ZM's breakfast show.
Lighting up Shands Rd with rock music for Christmas
The display has animations, trains and carnival rides, all synchronised to rock music.
Vegans gobble up plant-based turkey in Christchurch deli
A vegan deli in Christchurch has pumped out nearly 2000 'Furkeys' this year.
Holiday traffic: The busiest days and routes from Wellington this Christmas
Traffic north out of Wellington is expected to be heaviest on Wednesday and Thursday.
Wellington Airport in for busiest day since Covid, with nearly 20,000 seats booked
There are nearly 20,000 seats booked to and from the capital on Friday December 18.
Meet Bear: Toni Street's adorable new addition to her family
The NZME radio host introduces us to her new dog Bear.
'I have tried hard to be good but miserably failed': 9yo's viral Santa letter
Think you have expensive tastes? Think again.
Steve Braunias: Secret diary of ... Christmas Carols
Steve Braunias pens some catchy Christmas carols for NZ's political parties.
Christmas countdown: The ultimate Christmas gift guide
Looking for that perfect gift for someone special? We've got you covered.
12 Days of Christmas: Diabetes Auckland - giving Hope to people of many cultures
A quarter of south Aucklanders have type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. How you can help.
The top 5 Christmas gifts Kiwis are getting this year
Could you be getting one of these gifts for Christmas?
12 Days of Christmas: The Rising works to raise teens up
Teens from tough backgrounds find a new way forward at The Rising Foundation.
Focus: Judith Collins' plans for Christmas
National Party leader Judith Collins talks about her plans for Christmas. Video / Mark Mitchell
Teuila Fuatai: Pace yourself for the Christmas home run
OPINION: We've made it to the home stretch, but the year isn't over yet.
Focus: Jacinda Ardern's plans for Christmas
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks about her plans for Christmas. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christmas cyclone: Zazu brews in Pacific, but it's Yasa likely to hit NZ
Another tropical cyclone is brewing in the Pacific but it's unlikely to impact NZ.