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First Lady sends special prayer for those military service members stationed far away.
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Best of 2019: Chester Borrows: C'mon! Is that really news?
The news is incredibly predictable, so we have to wonder if it is, in fact, news per se.
Notre Dame rector: Fragile cathedral might not be saved
Paris landmark so fragile after this year's fire that it might not be entirely saved.
Where's Evie? Family plead for return of beloved dog
Evie's family fear she was stolen as they ate Christmas lunch.
Four-car crash causes traffic jam near Sylvia Park
Crash blocking a key offramp for Boxing Day shoppers.
Cody Simpson emerges at Miley Cyrus' Christmas celebration
Cody Simpson and Miley Cyrus' have a twerk off during Christmas Day bash.
Close to 5000 unloved Christmas gifts resurface on Trade Me
Items include a 20-year-old pizza box that "did not meet my requirements".
'Purchasing mania': Queues from 7am as Boxing Day sales madness grips
But marketing expert warns shoppers not to fall into "purchasing mania".
Boxing Day sales: What you need to know
What are some important things to remember about returning, refunding and selling gifts?
Jake Bailey: Why the world needs a bit of Frozen
COMMENT: When you revisit that time of year that held such magic, it stirs good feelings.
Stressful time of year: Assault cases rise during holiday season
Christmas is unfortunately a busy time of year for police attending family harm incidents.
Jacinda Ardern's special Christmas gift for Mike Hosking
It was a gift inspired by a telling off.
Person critical after Christmas Eve crash in Waihi
The person was taken to hospital in a helicopter.
Auckland City Mission dishes up 1600 free Christmas lunches
There is such a thing as a free lunch thanks to the generosity of Kiwis.
Auckland's giant Santa spends his last Christmas in the city
Today is the last Christmas for Auckland's famous Santa.
A rather Kiwi Christmas for Defence Force personnel stationed overseas
Personnel stationed overseas will be adding some Kiwi flavour to their festivities.
For Paris, a Christmas without Notre Dame - its first in more than 200 years
The last event to interrupt the Christmas Mass at Notre Dame was the French Revolution.
Christmas Day weather forecast: Sunny for some, thunderstorms for others
The best areas to enjoy Christmas Day.
'Started crying': Almost-divine twist of fate for speeding man
A Hamilton man speeding on a stretch of road where his mum died has been left in shock.
Her work colleagues attended a fatal crash. She had no idea it was her twin
Twin sister of a woman killed last holidays speaks of her heartache, loss and Xmas wish.
'Idiots' nick much-loved State Highway 16 Santa
"Goodbye Santa. You were an absolute star."
Editorial: Christmas message rings powerfully
Editorial: Grief has brought us together and the Christmas message resonates this year.
Road toll rising: Police holiday message - 'nobody is the exception'
Road toll already at more than 330 deaths this year. Here's our Christmas safety message.
Bumper day expected at Christmas Eve tills
It is predicted to be the busiest day of the year.
Home for Christmas: Plucky Lennox survives fight for life
"It's the best feeling ever to have him home with us," mum tells.
Ho ho, oh no: ACC festive injury claims increase
Claims near $500,000 annually for injuries over the festive period.
12 Days of Christmas: Yes Disability Resource Centre
Cafe culture grows confidence of disabled students.
Kiwis spend up big as pre-Christmas shopping rises
Christmas spending on the rise, with Black Friday now a big part of the pattern.
Three people killed in horror start to Christmas week
Several others have been seriously injured in a series of major crashes today.
Race Relations Commissioner: Blackface character OK
Race relations commissioner backs use of blackface character in Dutch celebration.
Programme helps marginalised youth develop resilience
The Kindness Institute teaches the power of mindfulness to youth.
Carols and chaos: Christmas is here
Everything you need to know about weather, traffic and gift-giving ahead of the big day.
Paul Serotsky: That 'Christmas is coming' feeling
It strikes me, though, that ringing the changes is easier said than done.
You shall not pass: Lanes coned off in bid to prevent holiday crashes
Passing lanes are being coned off across the country in a bid to prevent crashes.