Artisan offers apprenticeship to workers laid off before Christmas
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How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spent first Christmas together
The couple's Christmas celebrations were reportedly a family affair.
Christmas gift argument turns deadly as 14yo kills sister as she holds her baby
The sister was trying to diffuse an argument between brothers who were both armed.
‘Missed the mark’: Thousands of weird and wonderful unwanted Xmas gifts flood Trade Me
The gifts range from a cast-iron chicken to men's perfume gifted to a woman.
Ukraine celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia
Christmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year.
Why children seem ungrateful at Christmas
The scientific reason why kids under 7 may seem like they don’t want their Xmas gifts.
How long are Christmas leftovers safe to eat?
Planning on tucking into that Christmas ham again today? You may want to read this first.
Herald Summer Photo Competition: Day one entries
The Herald Summer Photo Competition is back, with three great Canon cameras up for grabs.
Xmas Day rescue: Paragliders landed in a tree after encountering 'difficulties'
Emergency services were called out to the rescue.
'Made me cry': Mystery gift-giver pays for meals, groceries and petrol then disappears
A Canterbury town is abuzz with the spirit of giving.
Watch: Police dress as Santa to raid drug dealers
Officers decided it was time to check who's been naughty and nice.
King Charles breaks royal tradition in Christmas message
Monarch’s second festive address will aim to unify, but will also tackle current issues.
'What Christmas should be about': Community key theme at Whangārei Christmas events
Community members put their time aside in the spirit of Christmas.
Christmas Day flood threat, severe thunderstorm alert for top half of North Island
Electrical storms are set to lash northern regions between 1pm and 10pm.
'Christmas trees can be heavy': Northlanders urged to consider hidden dangers of Christmas season
Norhthlanders have suffered some pretty weird injuries over the Christmas holiday period.
You’ve Got Mail was the last great New York rom-com
New York Times: A look back at what it tells us about love, books, money and the internet.
Jarrod Gilbert: Why crime spikes over the Christmas holidays
OPINION: Crime tends to increase along with the seasons, but how does that play out here?
Christmas Wonderland Store owner on filling the gap left by Kirkcaldie & Stains’ closure
The business started with an aim to bring the 'indulgence' of European Christmas to NZ.
Recycling centre 'getting through as much as possible' after fire
What you need to know about the recycling centre's operations over the holidays.
On the naughty list? Large swathes of the country set for a wet Christmas, rain warnings issued
Many usually sunny spots are in for a wet Christmas.
Ka-ching: NZ's peak shopping period revealed for 2023
The Friday before Christmas took out the title of the busiest shopping day of the year.
'Stuffed Christmas': Grandmother’s Xmas presents for grandchildren misplaced by Jetstar
A grandmother has been left without her medication and presents for her grandkids.
Power grinch almost steals Christmas
A power provider has apologised for stinging a Queenstower with a shock $4000 bill.
Te Pāti Māori reword Twelve Days of Christmas to address National Government's policies
The Twelve Days of Christmas has had another rendition - but this time from Te Pāti Māori.
ELE group collapse: Volunteers race to help hundreds of laid-off workers
Woolworths provided $25,000 of food vouchers for the laid-off workers.
'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a break
Ryan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.
Kourtney Kardashian shows off newborn for the first time
Snaps show Kourtney lying with her head in Travis' lap while he cradles their son, Rocky.
Committed cookie seller's record-breaking success
The university student has smashed the national sales record by 1611 buckets of biscuits.
If Christmas gets you down, there’s a sad song for you
A few artists are tapping into less-than-jolly emotions to write new songs for Christmas.
How my ex and I worked out Christmas after splitting up
The festive season looks so different from what I imagined walking down the aisle.
Stratford mayor plays Santa for a day
A number of Stratford families received an early Christmas gift this year.
Mother of Hamas victim on facing first Christmas without her daughter
She returned alone to her family home in Germany without her daughter for Christmas.
Xmas Appeal 2023: Kaipara women help community heal from sexual and domestic violence
Community meetings in 1984 concerned about sexual and domestic violence sparked change.
Santa tracker 2023: How Kiwi kids can track Santa tonight
How far away is Father Christmas from visiting your house. Read this to find out.