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The pair tied the knot at Auckland's Ellerslie Racecourse as thousands of punters watched on.

Gisborne couple take a punt on love at Boxing Day Races

The pair tied the knot at Auckland's Ellerslie Racecourse as thousands of punters watched on.

New Zealand

6:30pm

2:19

Ambulances respond to the scene in Port Waikato.

Five-year-old rescued, person missing after Christmas Day jet ski incident

Emergency responders were called to the Waikato River Mouth about 6.25pm yesterday.

New Zealand

6:27pm

Piha Beach.

Person dies after being swept off the rocks at Piha

Police said they were called to the scene at Fisherman's Ledge around 12.30pm.

New Zealand

2:13pm

Rainy weather (file image).

Thunderstorm watches issued across both islands on Boxing Day

Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington were under weather watches.

New Zealand

10:00am

"I thought that motherhood would come easily," the Breakfast presenter says.

Jenny-May Clarkson on early motherhood struggles: 'Why don't I love my boys?'

2025’s most read: Clarkson expected new motherhood to be "like the movies" but the first year was painfully real.

Life

6:00am

The pair tied the knot at Auckland's Ellerslie Racecourse as thousands of punters watched on.

Gisborne couple take a punt on love at Boxing Day Races

The pair tied the knot at Auckland's Ellerslie Racecourse as thousands of punters watched on.

New Zealand

6:30pm

2:19

Ambulances respond to the scene in Port Waikato.

Five-year-old rescued, person missing after Christmas Day jet ski incident

Emergency responders were called to the Waikato River Mouth about 6.25pm yesterday.

New Zealand

6:27pm

Piha Beach.

Person dies after being swept off the rocks at Piha

Police said they were called to the scene at Fisherman's Ledge around 12.30pm.

New Zealand

2:13pm

Rainy weather (file image).

Thunderstorm watches issued across both islands on Boxing Day

Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington were under weather watches.

New Zealand

10:00am

"I thought that motherhood would come easily," the Breakfast presenter says.

Jenny-May Clarkson on early motherhood struggles: 'Why don't I love my boys?'

2025’s most read: Clarkson expected new motherhood to be "like the movies" but the first year was painfully real.

Life

6:00am

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From sporting moments to medical breakthroughs, here’s a look back at some of this year’s positive stories.

A look back at the positive moments of 2025

From sporting moments to medical breakthroughs, this year delivered plenty of moments worth celebrating.

New Zealand

Thursday 8:00pm

2:35

Britain's King Charles III during the recording of his Christmas message in the Lady Chapel of Westminster Abbey, central London. (Source: PA via AP, Pool)

King Charles delivers Christmas Day message from Westminster Abbey

In a pre-recorded video, the British monarch reflected on the theme of pilgrimage.

World

Thursday 7:48pm

Tigers at Auckland Zoo eyeing up festive ice blocks. (Source: Auckland Zoo)

Auckland Zoo animals celebrate Christmas with festive feast

The big cats were treated to ice blocks and baubles made with blood and lactose-free pet milk.

New Zealand

Thursday 6:23pm

Man sought over double homicide in Ruatiti turns himself in

Man sought over double homicide in Ruatiti turns himself in

A homicide investigation was launched following the deaths of two people on Saturday, December 13.

New Zealand

Thursday 4:54pm

Kate, the Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte play the piano together. (Source: Kensington Palace)

Princess Kate, Charlotte play piano duet to mark Christmas

The pre-recorded video aired on British television on Christmas Eve.

World

Thursday 3:39pm

Emergency services were called this morning to Harvard Court, Pauanui

Light plane crashes into house in Pauanui

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9.10am to reports of a small plane crashing into a house on Harvard Court, Pauanui.

New Zealand

Thursday 11:11am

0:34

Police at incident scene.

Two injured after Christmas Eve stabbing in Ngāruawāhia

Police inquiries are ongoing, a spokesperson says.

New Zealand

Thursday 8:45am

Many shops around the country will shut their doors on December 25.

What's open and closed on Christmas Day?

Here's your guide to what will - and won't - be operating this Christmas.

New Zealand

Thursday 7:19am

But for some retailers, the years of delays and disruptions has left them counting the cost.

Businesses celebrate as Auckland’s City Rail Link in home stretch

But for some, years of delays and disruptions has left them counting the cost.

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

2:22

‘Secret Santa’ by the Inclusive Performance Academy had its own movie theatre premiere.

Young people with disabilities bring Christmas cheer with sitcom pilot

People Like Us' episode Secret Santa recently premiered at a movie theatre.

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

2:22

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In November, Louis Davis was named the social media platform’s NZ content creator of the year.

Northland dad's videos on whānau life turns him into global TikTok star

In November, Louis Davis was named the social media platform’s NZ content creator of the year.

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

3:08

Police at an accident scene.

NZ road deaths on track for decade low as holiday period begins

Police have warned drivers as the official Christmas-New Year road toll period starts at 4pm.

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

3:36

The video was posted to his social media accounts with the caption: "Merry Christmas, New Zealand". (Source: Christopher Luxon)

Luxon shares Christmas message, acknowledges 'tough year' for some Kiwis

The Prime Minister thanked essential workers keeping the country running over Christmas.

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

1:23

Police at the scene on Lake Crescent last Thursday.

Man charged with murder after Hamilton homicide

Fifty-five-year-old Jason Poa, also known as Jason Tipene, died at the scene on Lake Cres, while another man was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

A file image of synthetic cannabis.

Multiple people in hospital after synthetic cannabis use in Auckland

Drug watchdog High Alert said the sudden spike in harm was "of serious concern".

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

Boris the cat. (Source: SPCA Nelson)

Cat missing after SPCA break-in found just in time for Christmas

Boris and two dogs went missing after a break-in back in February. While the dogs were found, the chatty black cat remained on the lam.

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

Hector's dolphin are classified as "nationally vulnerable".

Rare dolphin spotted in Bay of Islands, DOC urges reports

A solitary Hector’s or Māui dolphin may have been seen in the Opua Channel in what would be only the second confirmed sighting in Northland in 100 years.

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

Retired police dog Teo is ready for the holidays.

'Remarkable' police dog recovers from life-threatening injuries

Seven-year-old Teo was seriously injured in September after falling into scalding geothermal water during a search in Rotorua.

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

Emergency services were called to State Highway 25 at around 11.50am on Wednesday.

Five injured, two seriously, in Waikato crash involving truck

Emergency services were called to State Highway 25 at around 11.50am on Wednesday.

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

Fire generic.

Person dies after house fire in New Plymouth

Emergency services were called to the blaze on Trelawney Cres in Westown around 2.30am.

New Zealand

Wed, Dec 24

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