Latest from Christmas
More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.
‘Deplorable’: Senior lawyer’s behaviour at Christmas party deemed ‘appalling and uncouth’
A tribunal has found the senior lawyer guilty of misconduct for his drunken antics.
Briscoe Group downgrades profit prediction after slow holiday sales
Rod Duke says it was a challenging time, but he's still optimistic.
Record-breaker! Foodbank receives $103,000 in donations during Christmas Appeal
More than 1000 families have been helped thanks to the community's generosity.
Street whānau tuck in for festive feast
Reporter Diego is at Sunday Blessings’ Community X-Mas Service in Freyberg Place, where guests and volunteers come together to share a holiday meal in the heart of Auckland.
Letters: Question of arming police on duty raised again
OPINION: 'All police on duty should be armed for their safety.'
Hot cross what? Easter buns on sale six days after Christmas
Buns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.
Ex-Files: How to handle the post-Christmas divorce
Tensions can rise during the holiday period and sometimes lead to unfortunate endings.
'Presents were under the tree': Canterbury couple loses everything in Christmas Day fire
The couple's passports, birth certificates and Christmas presents were destroyed.
Where to travel for Christmas in 2025
More people are packing their bags to seek out a white Christmas. Should you join them?
Retail row: Boxing Day spending up but December down
Worldline's latest data has revealed how Kiwis spent on Boxing Day this year.
Did Kiwis spend more on Boxing Day this year?
According to the latest data from Worldline, Kiwis spent big this holiday season.
‘Radical left lunatics’: Trump doubles down on fiery Christmas posts
Biden calls for 'kindness'; Trump attacks 'radical left' in Xmas messages.
Shoppers pack the stores for Boxing Day spending sprees
Kiwis have packed into stores on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
‘Yeah nah’: Nearly 5000 unwanted Christmas gifts flood Trade Me
The gifts range from a used hair removal tool to a banana duct-taped to a wall.
Watch: 'Magic of Christmas' – International passengers get festive surprise on Air NZ flight
What does Christmas look like at 30,000 feet?
Kate and Camilla’s in-step outfits and the message behind the family’s festive style
The Telegraph's Stephen Doig unpacks the real focus of the parade.
‘Drongos like you’: Mayor hits back at trolls in Christmas video
'You're a bit of a d***, mate.'
Air New Zealand brings the magic to those flying on Christmas Day
Air New Zealand surprises hundreds of passengers missing Christmas Day with holiday magic at 30,000 feet. Video / Air New Zealand
Ōtorohanga man who vanished on Christmas Day found safe
He was reported missing by his family.
Auckland road rage incident on Christmas Day
Dangerous driving and bottle throwing led to a road rage confrontation in Flat Bush, Auckland on Christmas Day. Video / Supplied
Watch: Kazakhstan plane crashes, killing 38; rescuers pull survivors from wreckage
Azerbaijan declares national mourning after deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan.
Will Boxing Day sales be boom or bust? Whangārei retail expert says 'wait and see'
Boxing day sales expected to create even more mayhem than Black Friday
‘Down year on year’: Retail spending decline reflects household struggles
Latest data shows Christmas Eve sales hit a six-year low this week.
Taika Waititi cooks Rita Ora a hangi for Christmas in Point Chevalier backyard
The director donned gumboots and a Russell Crowe T-shirt to get the festivities started.
Watch: ‘Extraordinary numbers’ - Auckland City Mission’s Xmas market feeds hundreds
Christmas celebrates what's good in the world, the mission's kaumātua says.
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.