Henderson loses Santa parade
Christmas won't be the same in Henderson this year as its annual Santa parade moves - to Massey.
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NZ to give further $6m to help Samoa's cyclone recovery
New Zealand will provide a further $6 million to help Samoa recover from its most devastating cyclone in 21 years.
New plan for Christ Church Cathedral restoration
Engineers have unveiled a plan which they say can allow for the restoration of the Christ Church Cathedral.
Kiwi card spending picks up in January
New Zealand shoppers spent more on their debit and credit cards last month, according to figures out today.
No spike in December spending
Retailers enjoyed only a modest improvement in spending patterns over December, according to Paymark.
Mall fever takes over at Boxing Day sales
Shoppers took to the Boxing Day sales with gritted teeth yesterday, battling full carparks, queues and crowds to snap up bargains.
City Mission to tourists: Pay up
City Mission leaders were not aware of tour groups at their Christmas lunch and have called for any "irresponsible" operator who may have sent one to offer a donation.
Tangi underway for dead toddler
The grieving family of a toddler killed in a driveway runover on Christmas Eve are preparing for his burial tomorrow.
Unwanted gifts on Trade Me
While most New Zealanders spent Christmas afternoon napping off their lunch or playing with their new toys, others listed their unwanted gifts on Trade Me.
Queen goes 3D for Xmas
The Queen looked past scandal that has at times this year shaken the royal family to send out a global thanks to those who helped celebrate her Diamond Jubilee.
Family escape deliberate inferno
A West Auckland family escaped from an inferno after their house was deliberately set on fire early on Christmas morning.
Brother dies on nostalgic beach swim
A man watched in horror as his brother drowned in stormy surf at Whiritoa beach on the Coromandel Peninsula on Christmas Eve.
Academic celebrated after death
A gifted academic who grew up in Karori has died suddenly in London, devastating her family.
Huge Boxing Day savings on offer
Hundreds of thousands of bargain hunters are expected to make the most of the Boxing Day sales.
Child's driveway death bombshell for lakeside village
The Christmas Eve death of a toddler in a tragic driveway accident has left a tiny lakeside village reeling.
Pre-schoolers deliver surprise gifts
A surprise delivery of presents from generous children arrived for those in need this Christmas.
Secret Santa surprises
A Secret Santa exchange programme amongst Twitter users has brought gifts to people who may not have got any.
Tapu Misa: Christmas should be a time of hope for us all
A Christmas story from an associate, who was in a Salvation Army op shop when a family - mum, dad, and three children - stopped by to drop off a new bike.
Christmas spending up 2.6 per cent
New Zealanders spent 2.6 per cent more in the week leading up to Christmas this year than they did a year ago, due mainly to a resurgent Canterbury region.