Kiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people today
New Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.
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Covid won't stop Santa, US-Canadian military operation confirms
"Santa calls the shots. We just track him." Military operation follows festive progress.
Covid: A patient in their 50s has died, 62 community cases
What will the latest case numbers show?
No more pavlovas! Kiwis queue for last-minute Christmas lunch items
It could be back to the drawing board for Kiwis who haven't started their shop yet.
Christmas weather forecast: All you need to know
Large parts of New Zealand are shaping up for a Christmas cracker.
Karl Puschmann: Unwrapping the true meaning of Christmas
Nostalgic comedy 8-Bit Christmas delivers laughs, an emotional wallop and festive spirit.
The supermarket closing on Boxing Day to give staff a break
Owner Tim Wilson his staff deserve an extra day off after a 'really challenging year'.
'My idea of bringing some love': Wizard wants to run for local mayor
The Wizard says he will run for Christchurch mayor in next year's local body elections.
'I've never stayed in a hotel in my life': Grandma sees bright side of MIQ Xmas
Being in an MIQ hotel feels 'like you've gone to heaven', grandmother says.
Christmas retail spending up but a warning some businesses are still suffering
A Wellington bookstore has been so busy it has lines out the door.
Cool change forecast for Christmas, storms possible over New Year
Heading camping over New Year? Better keep a close eye on the weather updates.
How to cope with Christmas if you struggle with alcohol
The holiday season can be extra difficult if you struggle to limit your drinking.
Auckland marae team up in Christmas charity drive
The marae are giving away parcels to whānau in desperate need of holiday cheer.
What's on the menu for prisoners this Christmas?
Corrections will spend just $1.10 extra per prisoner for their December 25 menu.
Kiwis' Xmas supermarket splurge: 208 tonnes of ham, 2 million fruit mince pies, 500,000 crackers
What's filling Kiwi Christmas trolleys this year? It's a cracker of a list...
Opinion: What not to do this Christmas
This Christmas will be one like no other - here's how to make the most of it.
No More Carry On: Major Aussie airlines unite to battle bad behaviour
Australians flying this Christmas could be placed on a 'no fly list' over one thing.
Local Focus: Masterton's award-winning park's Christmas lights growing brighter
Masterton's award-winning 130-year-old Queen Elizabeth Park is lighting up for Christmas.
See NZ's most popular islands in a brand new way
Get that 'overseas' feeling without the hassle at these spectacular islands.
Is this Auckland's best nature walk?
It may be the best nature walk in Auckland but most have never heard of it.
Happy Families: How to have a great intergenerational trip
Dreading an extended family holiday? Here's how to turn it into a win-win.
Focus: Seven Days of Christmas at Ngā Whare Waatea Marae
Puhihuia Wade, essential services manager at Manukau Urban Māori Authority, talks about the Seven Days of Christmas at Ngā Whare Waatea Marae. Video / Michael Craig
Omicron knocks on door of Santa Claus' Village in Finland
SantaPark, a theme park built in an old air raid shelter, closed its doors in 2020.
Covid-19 threatens dreams of a 'normal' Christmas in the US, again
Indoor events are being cancelled and mobile morgues ordered in a devastating deja-vu.
Matt Heath: Are you planning to ruin your family Christmas?
This year, use your prefrontal cortex wisely instead of leaping into debate.
Queen's Christmas plans may be ruined
How the Queen's first Christmas without her husband could be headed for ruin.
Very merry music: Best Christmas albums of all time
Set the right festive tone with these crowd-pleasing tunes.
Your one week until Christmas weather forecast
It looks like the weather gods are set to deliver for most.
Liam Dann: Yippee-ki-yay, it's a Die Hard Christmas
The holiday season might be here but the news keeps exploding around us.
What Prince William really wants for Christmas
William shared his favourite Christmas foods and what's on his wishlist this year.
Dreaming of a sunny Christmas? What weather forecasters are saying
It's still over a week away but there are promising signs for December 25.
Seven marathons in seven days: West Auckland teacher doing it for kids
That's 295km from Monday to Sunday this week.