As the tinsel takes over, some of us are sure to get caught up in debt again come January.
A mix-up - followed by mixed messaging - has got a family questioning the safety of their gas cylinder.
The town's crucial harbour is due to re-open today, and roads in and out of the town are slowly but surely being repaired.
The two wingers join Beauden Barrett and Kelly Brazier respectively in making the cut.
Extra attention was given to EPL stars Chris Wood and Winston Reid by local media outside the hotel.
Kaumatua from Ngati Kuri paid formal respects on behalf of the people.
The seals and birds look to be doing okay but some plant populations were hard-hit.
The National leader says Jacinda Ardern knows "full well" Australia won't accept the offer.
The Kiwi sailor got something to remember his first crossing of the equator in the global ocean race.
A search and rescue operation is underway at Makara.
The Minister for Women says the Government will "walk the talk" and try and close the gap.
Harvey started at radio station in 1994 in Hamilton, when it was founded.
The gap means women are effectively working for free for until the end of 2017.
Glenn Ormsby is looking forward to the re-opening of quake-ravaged SH1.
Mr Light made the announcement this morning citing falling vote numbers and failing to reach to the five per cent threshold.
"We had asked for the women's portfolio and we had to weigh it up, do we want to do this work?" - Greens MP Julie Anne Genter.
The location of where the series will be shot or whether Sir Peter Jackson will be involved has not been disclosed.
Huhana Lyndon has had nine billboards destroyed or damaged in two weeks.
Anthony Hudson had to remind reporters to look out for cars as he crossed the road.
"I apologise for the way this has offended everyone."
Rollie Heke denied having guns or ammunition, and also denied having equipment used to make methamphetamine.
A special service was held in the Canterbury town today after the November 2016 magnitude 7.8 shake.
Among the flight's passengers were Samoa's Prime Minister.
An Australian report today claims four boats of refugees have been intercepted from NZ.
Despite high walls and chain fencing, the local media still managed to find a way to get a view
Thunderstorms are expected to worsen over Auckland this afternoon and move north.
A firefighter entered the water to save the child.
David Fusitu'a says that his side have been humbled by their fans in the tournament.
The centre's luscious locks are surprising the rest of the squad.
Mate Ma'a Tonga shocked the rugby league world with a 28-22 win over New Zealand.
Mate Ma'a Tonga will meet Lebanon in Christchurch on Saturday.
The pop superstar will be bringing her Reputation show to our shores in 2018.
The PM was questioned over the Australian report that refugees were intercepted on their way to NZ.
The rookie duo have both been named in the starting line up to take on Fiji in Wellington.
From today women will effectively be working for free for the rest of the year.
Is the new stance on National Standards causing confusion for parents? National's MP Nikki Kaye says it is.
The crash happened on Sturges Rd in Henderson at 3.15pm.
A wounded New Zealand and Fiji Bati will come head to head in Wellington on Saturday.
Synthetic drugs can be fatal to users.
Neemia Tialata says that his cousin would shine if he crossed codes.
Police say they've recovered some of the 24-year-old man's belongings from the water.
The New Zealand team are preparing for the second leg of the intercontinental play-off.
The All Whites' striker had a bit of fun with the locals in Lima today.
Young Stasia Warren was clearly enjoying today's inclement weather.
It looks to be a trend with minor parties being pushed out, he says.
A group with links to the NFL could be in the running to take ownership of the club.
The ordeal made Denise Lee want to change what she saw as a broken system.
Mayor Tony Bonne said it fostered relationships with Maori.
Police say they are pleased with the crowds at Addington Raceway.
New Zealand's footballers are settling into Lima after a chaotic journey to South America.
The UN's refugee agency is urging Australia to accept NZ's offer, citing concerns about illness in the detention centre.
The Women's World League Final is tracking to be a sell-out come Friday night.
The Own the Factory campaign begun due to the imminent closure of Dunedin’s Cadbury chocolate factory.
For the first time, the Women's Rugby League World Cup is being held as a standalone event.
1 NEWS revisits the town celebrating a new beginning.
Bee allergies can be life or death situations.
Seven Sharp's Mike Thorpe went to Cromwell to ride the bungy-bus.
New Zealand's own super fan weighs in after Kanye fans attempt to out-stream a Taylor Swift song.
The person has been transported to Palmerston North Hospital.
The move is sure to disappoint Kiwi music fans who had already purchased tickets to the event.
The two parties failed to come to terms on an agreement for the ownership of the club.
The former Kiwis captain unsuccessfully traded league for union in 2014 before returning to the NRL.
