Lighting strikes on Christmas Day
What started as a sunny Christmas Day in Dunedin, turned dramatic, as a lighting and hail storm moved up the harbour.
Santa's sleigh broke down
Santa's sleigh broke down
My sleigh broke down so I teamed up with New Zealand Police and the grinch to improvise.
Thousands of unwanted presents up for sale
Thousands of unwanted presents up for sale
More than 4500 unwanted Christmas gifts had already been listed for sale online by 8.30am on Boxing Day, according to Trade Me.
'Really good conversation' between Zelenskyy and US negotiators
'Really good conversation' between Zelenskyy and US negotiators
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he spoke with US delegates for about an hour on how to end the war with Russia.
More thunderstorm warnings for South
More thunderstorm warnings for South
Southerners should prepare for more stormy, wet weather, as they head out to Boxing Day sales.
'Strong' quake rocks lower North Island
'Strong' quake rocks lower North Island
A quake described by GeoNet as "strong" shook the lower North Island this morning.
Rare dolphin sighted in NZ waters
Rare dolphin sighted in NZ waters
Sightings of a rare dolphin in the Bay of Islands in Northland have delighted marine scientists.
Rockfall blocks South Island highway
Rockfall blocks South Island highway
Rockfall has been causing disruption on the roads around Arthur's Pass between Canterbury and the West Coast.
Firefighters call off planned strike
Firefighters call off planned strike
The Professional Firefighters' Union has decided to stop Boxing Day's one-hour strike that was meant to begin at noon.
Dressed for success in Christmas Day run
Dressed for success in Christmas Day run
Who's faster in a race to the Christmas dinner table — Rudolph or Santa?
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Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner
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Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner
This time last year, Jia Hui Wang, Cong Li and Simin Zhang didn’t know each other, and the only thing all three had in common was they worked in shellfish processing factories.
Best present ‘not every Christmas sort of thing’
Best present ‘not every Christmas sort of thing’
When 4-year-old Finn Phillips met his new baby sister for the first time yesterday, he thought it was his best Christmas present yet.
King’s message of compassion
King’s message of compassion
King Charles delivered a message about journeying into the past to find values of compassion and reconciliation in his Christmas Day address.
South African family enjoy city Christmas
South African family enjoy city Christmas
Santa came down a motorhome vent for a South African family celebrating Christmas on the road in Dunedin.
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Fear house’s demolition just the start
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Fear house’s demolition just the start
A heritage protection group are mourning the likely loss of a historic house in Stuart St — and fear it could just be the beginning.
‘Richmond Shilling’ role ‘enjoyable’
‘Richmond Shilling’ role ‘enjoyable’
Dunedin Hospital may not be the best place to spend Christmas but a 140-year-old tradition known as the "Richmond Shilling" ensures it is not the worst.
Zooming by
Zooming by
Four-year-old Evie Coutts is chuffed with the new bike and helmet she got for Christmas.
200 lightning strikes hit Dunedin and Clutha
200 lightning strikes hit Dunedin and Clutha
A blast of lighting, hail and thunder has capped off Christmas Day in Dunedin.
Christmas Day ‘snowman’
Christmas Day ‘snowman’
Photo by Izzy Polson
Flat whites with a side of abuse
Flat whites with a side of abuse
Dunedin residents attempting to enjoy their morning were forced to call police after a man started hurling verbal abuse at them for drinking their coffees.