Home for Christmas: First Tokelauans repatriated since Covid outbreak
The Tokelauans have had more than a month of quarantine in New Zealand and Samoa.
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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".
'Gobsmacked': Mystery man pays off all Christmas lay-bys
A man has paid off about 60 lay-bys as an incredible act of Christmas generosity.
Christmas grinches scamming stressed Kiwis
'Tis the season of package delivery swindles and holiday home scams.
Warning for motorists: What trucks' Christmas convoy is doing to State Highway 1
Up to a dozen trucks are leaving Whangārei hourly for Auckland for the next week.
Sinead in The City: Why your ex texts you at Christmas
Tis the season when the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past will creep out of the woodwork.
Ten tips for a magical Christmas on a budget
2020 has been a tight year for many Kiwis - here's how to celebrate Christmas on a budget.
'That is not me': Piers Morgan denies Home Alone cameo
People thought Piers Morgan was in Home Alone 2. Now he's set the record straight.
Businesses fatigued by traffic congestion after '10 years of delays'
One driver said it took two-and-a-half hours to travel 66km.
'Disastrous': Nightmare before Christmas - presents stuck at sea
Retailer has been told his container won't be unloaded until Christmas Eve.
Lonely man's heartbreaking plea for Christmas dinner guest
After losing his wife to cancer, Tony 'can't face' being on his own at this time of year.
Focus Live: Kmart wreath poses risk to NZ native plants
The Ministry of Primary Industries has recalled a Kmart 32cm Half Wicker Wreath with Berries. Video / Will Trafford
Product recall: Kmart Christmas wreath poses risk to NZ native plants
Did you purchase Kmart's "Wicker wreath with native foliage and berries"?
Greenpeace gifts fishy Christmas tree calling for cameras on boats
Greenpeace has gifted a "bycatch Christmas tree" to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Record rush on Christmas trees in 2020
'A lot of people just want to get the tree up and get this year over and done with.'
What your Christmas tree says about you
If minimalism is your thing, fine. Same with bling. But maybe rethink the loo rolls.
Wellington siblings share rare condition and a dream for a miracle cure
With the help of a 'miracle drug' the brother and sister could think about retirement.
Windy weekend of pre-Christmas events in Wellington
Summer (hopefully) starts with a jam-packed weekend of events in the capital.
Focus: Jacinda Ardern grants Santa a full travel exemption
PM Jacinda Ardern reveals she and the Ministry of Health have given Santa exemption from NZ’s border restrictions just in time for Christmas. Video / Mark Mitchell
True stories from famous Kiwi Christmas trees
From the PM's recycled tree to an Olympian's front lawn, notable Kiwis talk tinsel.
'Scandalous' first Christmas card up for sale
Only 1000 copies of the card were printed, and experts think fewer than 30 have survived.
Beehive Diaries: Nats joined at hip, David Scrooge Seymour takes on Santa
Not everybody was happy with the PM's exemption for Santa to come to New Zealand
Trade Me's Christmas searches revealed
There have been 10,000 searches for Christmas trees in the past week.
'Full clearance': PM grants Santa Christmas border exemption
Sleigh bells ring ... Santa has been cleared to enter Aotearoa without quarantine.
Local Focus: Emergency services food run a success
Drive-by donations a hit with the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two trees as Christmas celebrations get under way early
Kiwis hanging out for Christmas after a hard year have been buying trees a month early.
Key detail missing from Trump's White House Christmas invitations
Invitations to Trump's final Xmas celebrations have omitted mention of one key detail.
Victim's high school sweetheart speaks of 'unfathomable' journey following attack
The partner of a man almost killed in a bar attack has spoken about her heartbreak.
Melania Trump unveils final White House Christmas display
Outgoing FLOTUS was secretly taped in 2018 complaining about Christmas decorating task.
Council 'stuff-up' leads to Xmas celebrations clashing with vegan protest
'Maybe they weren't expecting 500 people marching through the streets'.
Hangxiety! Eight mistakes to avoid at the office Christmas party
Before you perform a drunk festive striptease or sleep with Josh the Tech Guy, read this.
Thousands brave the rain to get in the Christmas spirit
Santa Claus has competition in the shape of a giant helium-filled Peppa Pig from Canada.
Not the Xmas spirit: Beware of Auckland Santa Parade scam
The scam page asks people to enter credit card details to view a live stream of the event.