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Hundreds lose power in Dunedin thunderstorms
Hundreds of people were without power on Christmas Day in Mosgiel near Dunedin, and also in Southland.
What happens to people who die without any relatives to bury them?
The number of people in the Auckland region who died without any family or friends to handle funeral arrangements leapt in the last year.
Tucking in the Christmas spirit in Upper Hutt
The Rimutaka Lions Club's annual Christmas lunch today is a tradition running for nearly four decades.
Person critically injured after vehicle rollover
A person has been airlifted to Auckland's Middlemore Hospital in critical condition after a vehicle rolled over in Northland.
Lotto: Auckland and Ōtaki players split Christmas Eve First Division draw
Ten players also won the Second Division and will receive more than $27,000 each.
Weather: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Dunedin, Clutha
MetService warns driving conditions may become dangerous in Dunedin and Clutha.
Rotorua travel trends: Australia, Pacific Islands and Asia in high demand
Travel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend.
Witness describes chaos as Levin police chase ends with damaged cars and three arrests
A dentist trip proved more painful than expected after a woman's car was hit in a chase.
Tauranga and Western Bay police target speed, phones, seatbelts in holiday road blitz
Most road policing and booze bus staff will be on duty during the holiday break.
Person airlifted to Middlemore Hospital after quad bike crash at Poutō Point, Northland
Hato Hone St John said the person suffered critical injuries in the incident.
Auckland business owner isn't dreaming of a light Christmas
It's Christmas and almost everyone is filling up on food and presents - but spare a thought for those working.
Baypark Speedway set for double‑header holiday showcase featuring international stars
USAC Midget champion Cannon McIntosh headlines the Easysteel Midget Car field.
Man hands himself in for questioning over Ruatiti double homicide
The 29-year-old was arrested on an active warrant after a nearly two-week search.
Man wanted for questioning in Ruatiti homicide turns himself in
A man wanted for questioning after a double homicide in the central North Island has handed himself over to police.
Hamilton’s Melville Primary School boarded up after vandalism attack causes $25k damage
Melville Primary School said 30 windows were smashed with hammers.
Police and helicopter dispatched to remote Coromandel bay after threatening incident
Person taken into custody after reports of threatening behaviour.
Celebrating Christmas with Indian culinary favourites
While many households across New Zealand will serve roast ham and pavlova, Indian families are gathering around tables laden with rice and meat dishes, rich curries and sweets infused with cardamom and ghee.
Churches open doors for Christmas celebrations and thanks
Christmas isn't just about food and presents - for many, it's also a time to worship and give thanks.
Aeroplane crashes into house in Pauanui
"I thought 'oh that doesn't sound too good,'" the witness told RNZ after the crash.
Storm warnings for Boxing Day, wet front still over South Island
A slow moving storm front still over some South Island areas has prompted new warnings for Waikato northwards, for Boxing Day.
