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Tucking in the Christmas spirit in Upper Hutt

· December 25, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Christmas lunch diners John Kiegan and Thelma Balthiejus. RNZ / Ellen O’Dwyer Since early Christmas morning, volunteers, chefs and do-gooders have been busy cooking up Christmas...

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In review: New Zealand sporting highs and lows in 2025

· December 25, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand All Blacks Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett, showing the strain, at the disastrous game against South Africa, at Wellington’s Sky Stadium, on 13 September. Kerry Marshall...

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Why it’s rare to give birth on Christmas

· December 25, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand On Christmas morning in 1975, 20-year-old Lee Scanlon was partially sedated, in labour with twins, and flying in a light aircraft through a thunderstorm over the...

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What to watch on Christmas Day

· December 25, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The house is covered in torn wrapping paper, you’ve been eating and drinking since the moment you woke up, the family bickering has begun and you...

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How to handle awkward interactions this Christmas

· December 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand While your Instagram feed says the holidays are about joy and love, for many people, Christmas brings a sense of hopelessness about managing tricky family members,...

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Man charged with murder over Hamilton death

· December 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A 21-year-old man was arrested on Christmas Eve and charged with murder. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller A man has been charged with murder after...

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What is (and isn’t) open on Christmas Day

· December 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand While many places close their doors on Christmas Day, there are a few exceptions. Here’s RNZ’s guide to what is and isn’t open on Christmas Day....

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Consumer NZ’s top Boxing Day sales tips

· December 23, 2025

Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ shares its three top tips to arm bargain hunters with a winning strategy when they hit the shops this Boxing Day.   “When you’re on...