Jenny Bartlett has sewed hundreds of Santa sacks for the children spending Christmas at Auckland's Starship Hospital this year.
A 20-year-old woman was flown to hospital by helicopter in a serious condition.
The separate incidents occurred at a Hamilton gas station.
Suzannah Gilford was found on the mountain by volunteers seven hours after she attempted walking to the summit.
The singer was set to perform in Tel Aviv in June next year.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion hasn't played since winning the Australian Open in January.
From Steve Hansen to Portia Woodman, New Zealand Rugby wish Kiwis a safe and happy Christmas.
"The family now have sufficient funds to cover the funeral" an update on the GiveaLittle fundraising page reads.
The NZ wicketkeeper was in the Christmas spirit at his side's practice this morning.
The ABs great and the National Party leader were among NZ luminaries who embraced today's festivities online.
Health battles, terror attacks and a 10-year-old's pain about her name being mispronounced tugged at our heartstrings.
Three helicopters are on route to the fire which has fully involved a shed and two paddocks in Hororata.
George Worker says the side want a 3-0 series win in Christchurch tomorrow.
Worker, Colin Munro and Martin Guptill are vying for two spots in ODIs.
Ten fire engines, 15 tankers and five helicopters are on the scene in Hororata.
Firefighters are still working to contain the fire.
Jacinda Ardern shared "wishing everyone a peaceful and merry Christmas!"
Two people were in a serious condition and two others were in a moderate condition.
St John reported the crash happened at 3.46pm.
The fire broke out around 3pm on Saturday.
After another year of Kiwi brilliance, 1 NEWS NOW looks back on the pick of the action.
Flight JQ261 was scheduled to depart Auckland Domestic Airport at 3.10pm today.
No one was found during the search and at this stage.
St John were called to Bucklands Beach at 5.04pm today.
Kobi was located by a family member around 7.30pm.
Christmas lunch in Hororata was interrupted by sirens today.
On the menu was 73 hams, 67 legs of lamb and 140 pavlovas.
It was a big year for all of New Zealand’s politicians.
Lyn Burt has stage four lung cancer and is treasuring her family this year more than ever.
See how people around the country have celebrated the big day.
Traffic backed up on Auckland's northwestern motorway at 6pm.
Christmas can also be the catalyst for loneliness for many Kiwis.
Former Olympian Gavin Brady will sail as tactician in the annual race.
The fire, which quickly spread this afternoon, has since been contained.
