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The city that forgot about Christmas
While most of the country is awash with the Christmas spirit, it appears Nelson forgot about the festivities.
While most of the country is awash with the Christmas spirit, it appears Nelson forgot about the festivities.
You know you're in Northland when Santa arrives by waka ama with a United Tribes flag flying proudly from the back of his canoe.
The fall in itself was nothing special. It was more the terrible inevitability of it, toppling so sickeningly slowly. Four stricken
COMMENT: New tectonic plates for Kaikoura would be a great way to start 2017 but if not world peace will do nicely.
Join Molly Henley as she takes a hands-on tour of the new Woah Studios, the only studio open to the public in New Zealand.
The Salvation Army says a gift appeal is further behind its target than at any other point in the appeal's 23 year history.
Christmases after the age of 40: There are simply no surprises left in your stocking, no fun to be had under the mistletoe - this guide will fix your Christmas blues.
How does it feel to share your birthday with Jesus Christ? Herald reporter Tess Nichol finds out in our Holiday Babies series.
A Wellington MyLotto player won $5million in Wednesday's Lotto Powerball after his friend joked about sending "good vibes out to the Lotto gods".
From twerking to gossiping to trying to keep the party going afterwards, these are the biggest office Christmas party blunders you'll want to avoid.
Every week a group of up to 40 adults with physical disabilities or special needs let their hair down.
A group of AUT academics have joined forces to present the stories behind some of our best-loved but often misunderstood Christmas traditions.
So how does Father Christmas do it? One physicist believes she has an answer - and Einstein is the key.
Join Laura McGoldrick as she goes Christmas shopping with Super Shopper, Sue Devonshire.
A women filmed a squirrel's repeated theft of her Christmas light bulbs - one by one, the "Bulb Bandit" made off with 150 in 24 hours.
Woolworths has been promising a cheap Christmas - but one customer thinks this wasn't what they had in mind.
Christmas shopping is in full swing across the country and while children are the main focus for this, fur babies are also getting spoilt.
The day after his Christmas party, driver was still three times over the drink-drive limit.
Now that Gisborne is out of the unexpected chaos and back to the usual Christmas mayhem, locals are reflecting on how it all started. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle look to be planning a Christmas together, after being spotted shopping for a festive tree in south London.
Last year she received widespread condemnation for showering her three children with 87 presents each. This year is no different.
Needy families wanting to give their kids a decent Christmas are queueing up for help from the Auckland City Mission.
Businesses are getting into the Christmas spirit, offering giveaways, discounts and donations to charity in the lead-up to Christmas.
Facts about the christmas road toll such as the highest and lowest amount of deaths and the factors involved.
HELPING HAND: Haeata Charitable Trust founder and friend Teisha Reihana is supporting the Filo family, who had all their Christmas
With play stations and computers hogging playtime, the importance of reading and the social and academic benefits that come with it are often forgotten.
COMMENT: Based on the consistent comedic joy of the viewing experience, and how well they embody something resembling the spirit of Christmas.
It's supposed to unite the office in festive spirit. But not when you receive gifts like these.
More than 200 schools took part in this year's Wattie's Cans for Good Campaign.
As many divorced parents will agree, Christmas is a minefield of potential loneliness, writes Raffaella Barker.