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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.
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.