Pope decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Pope Leo has decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon, in an unusually direct appeal.
Andrew's daughters attend Christmas service
Andrew's daughters attend Christmas service
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have attended the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service, while their father Andrew, recently stripped of his titles, did not.
Body found at Piha Beach
Body found at Piha Beach
A body has been found at Piha Beach after a police helicopter joined a search for a person swept away.
Police dog recovering after fall in scalding water
Police dog recovering after fall in scalding water
A police dog seriously injured after falling into scalding geothermal water is finally getting to enjoy retirement after months of recovery - just in time for Christmas.
US carries out 'deadly strike' against ISIS in Nigeria
US carries out 'deadly strike' against ISIS in Nigeria
The United States carried out an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government.
One killed in house fire
One killed in house fire
One person died after a house fire in New Plymouth on the morning of Christmas Eve.
Increase in tracking devices in abusive partner stalking: experts
Increase in tracking devices in abusive partner stalking: experts
Domestic violence experts warn they are seeing an alarming increase in abusive partners stalking their exes using mini tracking devices and mobile phone apps.
Teen to appear in court after Christchurch arrest
Teen to appear in court after Christchurch arrest
A 19-year-old man is due to appear in court today after an alleged firearms incident in Christchurch yesterday evening.
Lighting strikes on Christmas Day
Lighting strikes on Christmas Day
What started as a sunny Christmas Day in Dunedin, turned dramatic, as a lighting and hail storm moved up the harbour.
Santa's sleigh broke down
Santa's sleigh broke down
My sleigh broke down so I teamed up with New Zealand Police and the grinch to improvise.
Thousands of unwanted presents up for sale
Thousands of unwanted presents up for sale
More than 4500 unwanted Christmas gifts had already been listed for sale online by 8.30am on Boxing Day, according to Trade Me.
'Really good conversation' between Zelenskyy and US negotiators
'Really good conversation' between Zelenskyy and US negotiators
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he spoke with US delegates for about an hour on how to end the war with Russia.
More thunderstorm warnings for South
More thunderstorm warnings for South
Southerners should prepare for more stormy, wet weather on Boxing Day.
'Strong' quake rocks lower North Island
'Strong' quake rocks lower North Island
A quake described by GeoNet as "strong" shook the lower North Island this morning.
Rare dolphin sighted in NZ waters
Rare dolphin sighted in NZ waters
Sightings of a rare dolphin in the Bay of Islands in Northland have delighted marine scientists.
Rockfall causes crash on South Island highway
Rockfall causes crash on South Island highway
Rockfall has been causing disruption on the roads around Arthur's Pass between Canterbury and the West Coast.
Firefighters call off planned strike
Firefighters call off planned strike
The Professional Firefighters' Union has decided to stop Boxing Day's one-hour strike that was meant to begin at noon.
Dressed for success in Christmas Day run
Dressed for success in Christmas Day run
Who's faster in a race to the Christmas dinner table — Rudolph or Santa?
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Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner
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Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner
This time last year, Jia Hui Wang, Cong Li and Simin Zhang didn’t know each other, and the only thing all three had in common was they worked in shellfish processing factories.
Best present ‘not every Christmas sort of thing’
Best present ‘not every Christmas sort of thing’
When 4-year-old Finn Phillips met his new baby sister for the first time yesterday, he thought it was his best Christmas present yet.