Be warned, this isn't your typical Christmas movie!

There'll be no sitting on the big man's knee either.

Epidemiologist says sitting on Santa's knee would be a 'high-risk' event.

Man who murdered partner as their three children slept has been refused parole again.

Wānaka has been hit hard by the effects of Covid, so a community dinner will spread cheer.

Complaint over loss of sight in right eye ends in breach finding against Southern DHB.

NZ Post has revealed it delivered a record number of parcels at the end of 2019.

Christmas cards and mail were found ripped open and discarded at a park in Te Atatū.

Tragedy played out over VHF radio.

The child is thought to have been in a swimming pool or inflatable pool.

The water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.

A splash in the surf ended in heartbreak.

First Lady sends special prayer for those military service members stationed far away.

The news is incredibly predictable, so we have to wonder if it is, in fact, news per se.

Paris landmark so fragile after this year's fire that it might not be entirely saved.

Evie's family fear she was stolen as they ate Christmas lunch.

Crash blocking a key offramp for Boxing Day shoppers.

But marketing expert warns shoppers not to fall into "purchasing mania".

What are some important things to remember about returning, refunding and selling gifts?

Christmas is unfortunately a busy time of year for police attending family harm incidents.

It was a gift inspired by a telling off.

The person was taken to hospital in a helicopter.

There is such a thing as a free lunch thanks to the generosity of Kiwis.

Today is the last Christmas for Auckland's famous Santa.

Personnel stationed overseas will be adding some Kiwi flavour to their festivities.

The last event to interrupt the Christmas Mass at Notre Dame was the French Revolution.

The best areas to enjoy Christmas Day.

A Hamilton man speeding on a stretch of road where his mum died has been left in shock.