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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.
'Jesus bands us together' - Celebrating the season at church
Christmas isn't just about food and presents - for many, it's also a time to worship and give thanks.
A Russian Christmas to keep the tradition alive
An Auckland-based Russian playgroup is helping families teach their children traditional festivities.
Surf Life Saving stress caution as rescues double from last year
Lifeguards are reminding beachgoers this summer that the safest recue is "the one that never has to happen".
'Click, it's done': Sisters have knack for flatpack success
"It takes a lot of patience and resilience," and an eye for detail, one teen says. Audio
High-powered magnet ban not preventing harm, say experts
Doctors and advocacy groups say they are still easily accessible and are calling for even stricter controls to protect children. Audio
Students pair up with retirees and exchange lives through letters
St Heliers School students have been writing to and visiting residents of Grace Joel Retirement Village since Covid. Audio
Building a bike beekeeping business at 11
Buzzing behind a tall fence in the Auckland suburb of Green Lane, you'll find Aidan Thompson's bees. Audio
'It reminds me of being a kid': People keeping letter writing alive
Slower pace of letter writing appeals to young Kiwis. Audio
'Victorious but simple': New nativity float for Auckland Santa Parade
Christians say for many years it's been a Christmas celebration without Christ. Audio
'It's interesting times' - how AI is changing the search for information
NZ companies are finding new ways to get noticed in AI-driven searches, but are also causing headaches for lawyers and holiday planners. Audio
How a rural bootcamp is boosting mental health
"When we first started, they were quite awkward. Some of these fellas, they wouldn't even shake your hands, but now a hug is a normal thing." Audio
This calf club for 'townies' has been running for four decades
At the club, the children learn about every aspect of their animal's life. Audio
An unexpected turn of the wheel: How repairing bikes took a Kiwi to China
A new job taught Tyson Hobson mechanical skills and, more surprisingly, Mandarin.
Ducklings, donkeys and a lizard join Blessing of the Animals
The annual blessing saw more than 100 people attending St Matthew-in-the-City in Auckland with their pets. Audio
The volunteers showcasing Auckland's War Museum despite asbestos concerns
The recent discovery of asbestos has given new opportunities to tell different stories about some objects, volunteers say.
Older workers rewrite the AI narrative
Some are sceptical, others enthusiastic - but over-50s are proving they can adapt faster than many expected. Audio
Meta's suspension of social media accounts takes toll on Kiwis
Users complain they have lost years of memories and their social lives through closure of their Facebook and Instagram accounts. Audio
'Pretty much everything is online' - Uni students turn to digital textbooks
University of Auckland bookstore UBIQ is facing liquidation as students turn to online coursework. Audio
Older people struggling to find and keep employment
New data shows 25 percent of Australian employers classify over-50s as being older, and some say it isn't any better here.
