The big day is still 48 days away, but one supermarket has gone full noise already.

Fortune favours the disorganised and those catching the last-minute Christmas price drop.

In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.

Vandals blamed for smashing Devonport churches' cross after annual ritual.

Fed up with parties every weekend, locals have blocked the carpark off with a campervan.

Anthony Perry is accused of driving away a courier van with 95 packages inside.

Paeroa's iconic big L&P bottle was born as a rocket for business promotion

Man arrested and charged after allegedly stabbing a teenager in Ponsonby in December.

Mother sent to psychiatric hospital after guilty verdict in historic murder case.

Top tips for losing the kilos from the festive season. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New life together like a "never-ending rocket in space", Married at First Sight star says.

Chris Hunter and husband, Marc Hobson, dreamed of having a family.

First home dreams came true just before Christmas for this young Auckland family.

Paymark says spending growth in Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury continued to slow.

A garage has been their home, and a BBQ their oven, since the Kaikoura quake. But no more.

It leaves the kerb in a bin and we never see it again - where does Auckland's rubbish go?

Joy and Graeme Atkinson have learned that kindness goes a long way.

An 11-year-old is devastated that his treasured gift has been stolen.

Whanganui's Majestic Square has lost its sparkle after lights in the trees were vandalised

Generous donations made sure the Auckland City Mission could help every family in need.

He was showing his wife how easily his ring could come off at beach before it became lost.

Did she pass the test? Prince Harry reveals how things went with his family during Xmas.

Kiwis are making good use of their mobile devices over the Christmas break.

A Long Bay boy was 'sad and disappointed' at the Boxing Day mess left in the regional park

Your unwanted gift might become one of your favourites, with these handy hacks.

The Beckhams were sure to share their holiday over-indulgence on social media this week.

Pennsylvania woman wondered if her Christmas lights had hiked her power bill.

Accused with six bail breaches let out to spend Christmas with family

The best dressed woman made her own outfit - as well as a matching dress for her baby girl

Heartwarming photo shoot with dementia patient moves Santa to tears.