Christmas
Unwanted gifts flood Trade Me on Boxing Day
More than 4600 unwanted Christmas presents have been listed for sale on Trade Me by mid-morning on Boxing Day, and that number is expected to rise.
Thunderstorm warnings seen around Canterbury
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Selwyn and Ashburton areas until 5pm.
Last Christmas
The inevitable has happened and William Dart's final programme of New Horizons for all time is the usual box of Yuletide surprises, carefully planned to provoke mirth as well as moistness of the eyes.
…Hundreds sit down to giant community lunches, as need soars
As more than 700 people sit down to community Christmas Day lunches, the levels of need in the community this year are the worst it has been, both Auckland and Wellington city missioners say.
What is on the Christmas menu this year?
Salmon, ham, barbecued Brazilian beef, oysters and ambrosia dessert are among the offerings.
Far North restaurant puts on free three-course meal for 100 people
Jesse's on the Waterfront, in the historic town of Mangōnui, is making sure people who could have gone hungry today will instead go home full of good food and Christmas spirit.
Syrian Christians attend Christmas mass for first time since fall of Assad
The service was held amid tight security due to concerns of violence against Christian sites.
Indian Christmas traditions light up New Zealand
Christians from the subcontinent keep their traditions alive while adapting to a new home, proving that the spirit of Christmas transcends borders.
Move over Santa: Have you heard about the Christmas crow?
"We don't have Santa here, he hasn't visited for about 50 years": Why the Wangkarnal crow brings presents every Christmas in one remote part of Australia.
Christmas red flags for online shoppers
New research identifies a surge in fake online shops scamming Kiwis out of pocket in the lead up to Christmas. Audio
Berry Pavlova Choux
Recipe by Maxine Scheckter
From Saturday Morning on Saturday 7 December 2024
Dos and don'ts for furry friends at Christmas
Dr Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist and Massey University lecturer in animal welfare talks with Kathryn about what cats and dogs like at Christmas time. Audio
Bluey and the new 'elves' to debut at Auckland's Santa Parade
Auckland's Santa Parade will celebrate its 91st year with a well-known Australian pup making her first appearance.
NZ Post's Christmas rush: What you need to know
Explainer - Santa can deliver presents to the entire world in one night, but when do you have to get your gifts to NZ Post?
Auckland Philharmonia: Celebrate Christmas 2023
The Auckland Philharmonia's annual 'Celebrate Christmas' concert is a hugely popular regular feature of the festive concert season. This year they are joined by tenor Frederick Jones, back briefly… Audio
2023 Christmas Church Service from the Cook Islands Christian Church, Porirua
We celebrate Christmas with the Cook Islands Christian Church, Porirua. This service is conducted by Assistant Minister Makatea Tairea and features hymns in the Cook Islands language sung… Audio
Festive treats from RNZ Concert
Here are season’s greetings and wonderful festive music for Christmas and the New Year from RNZ Concert.
Kiwi-Indians bridge culture and well-being through fasting
Growing up in an Indian Hindu household, fasting wasn't an unusual occurrence for Murali Krishna Magesan.
Santa and Mrs Claus
With New Horizons going to air on Christmas Eve, what better excuse for a half-hour of songs about dear old Santa and his dear wife. William Dart finds some of them are more serious that you might… Audio
Bumper year for pōhutukawa: What you need to know
Explainer - No, you're not imagining things. The pōhutukawa really are bigger and brighter this year. RNZ asks an expert what's going on.
