'Ignorant and idiotic': Sydney beach party defies Covid restrictions
The NSW Health Minister has slammed people for throwing a huge Xmas Day beach party.
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'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.
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.
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.