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.
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Christmas hope for Aotearoa: Message from church leaders
Glad tidings of joy needed more than ever in a year of Covid-19.
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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.
Meet Bear: Toni Street's adorable new addition to her family
The NZME radio host introduces us to her new dog Bear.
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.
'I have tried hard to be good but miserably failed': 9yo's viral Santa letter
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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.
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
Focus: Judith Collins' plans for Christmas
National Party leader Judith Collins 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.
12 Days of Christmas: Helping those with MS to create a new life
MS Auckland helps people adjust to life with a chronic disease. Now you can help them.
Opinion: Kate and Meghan's royal Christmas wars
A family rift is still plaguing the 'Fab Four' today. So what happened behind the scenes?
Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins share their Christmas plans
The political leaders reveal their plans for Christmas.
Silent night: Germany's Christmas lockdown
Country to enforce restrictions through to January 10 as infections continue to rise.
Russian Santas boast 'Covid-free' status
Father Christmases are seeking to capitalise on already having had the disease.
Mike Puru: Please go home for Christmas
OPINION: If there's one thing 2020 has taught us, it's the value of family - in any form.
Alcohol-awash Aotearoa, we have a drinking problem
Opinion: Enjoy a drink this Christmas, but do it safely and in moderation.
Kids want your presence - more than presents
Opinion: Kids list families, friends and pets as most important to making them happy.
Govt's new 'lighthearted' Covid summer ad campaign
It's designed to make sure NZers don't become complacent when it comes to Covid-19.
Trump makes Christmas Eve a public holiday
The US President has long declared the Democrats have been waging a "war on Christmas".
'Disgusting idea': Santa 'given Covid' in new ad
Ad has been slammed by some: "Why you would make Santa a victim of Covid is beyond me."
Home for Christmas: First Tokelauans repatriated since Covid outbreak
The Tokelauans have had more than a month of quarantine in New Zealand and Samoa.
Trucks travelling to Northport turned back to Auckland
"There was at least 30 trucks in the queue at the time they stopped operations."
'I may have behaved inappropriately': Councillor resigns after party
Peter Newton says he's quitting "for reasons of personal development [and] reflection".