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Briscoe Group downgrades profit prediction after slow holiday sales
Rod Duke says it was a challenging time, but he's still optimistic.
Latest from Christmas
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
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.
The best new movies to watch in cinemas this Boxing Day
Cannes winners and singing chimps hit Kiwi cinemas December 26.
‘From our family to yours’: Luxon shares Christmas message
He also shared a photo of the Luxon household donning festive pyjamas on Christmas Eve.
Festive feasts: The different dishes countries serve to celebrate Christmas
Lasagne, turkey and KFC help mark special day depending on where in the world you are.
Nine signs of dementia to look for in your relatives this Christmas
What to do if you spot these common traits in loved ones.
Kim Dotcom shares first photo since serious stroke
Kim Dotcom has shared a photo of himself with family, wishing followers a Merry Christmas.
Two dead in separate Christmas road toll crashes
The deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.
Festive focus: How Kiwi athletes balance Christmas and training
Discover the summer plans of some of New Zealand's top performers.
Christmas Day at Whanganui Prison; prisoners to prepare Xmas meals
Corrections provides 'basic and nutritious meals' for prisoners on Christmas Day.
PM Luxon shares festive family photo in matching Christmas pyjamas
The Luxons' holiday movie of choice in the past has been the classic Love Actually.