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The National MP still remembers the "visual assault" of Antarctica, the piercing blue clarity and scale-bending brightness.

Christmas falls in peak flowering season, a time of rebirth and reprodction more akin to the northern Easter.

When I went to swimming classes as most kids do in New Zealand it did not stick, so I went back as an adult, writes Nick James.

Belly full? Christmas cheer all spent? Need the kids to flop? Here's what's on the box on Christmas Day.

Jason Poa, 55, died at a home on Hamilton's Lake Crescent last week.

The initiative has also inspired other residents to contribute by tidying up their own properties. Audio

Report shows six out of 10 of the top offenders threatening Foodstuffs South Island staff were under 18.

The tenant claimed the damage to the house had been made "when he was out".

It's after an initial $1 million was given last month.

Several accidents have snarled Auckland traffic on Christmas Eve.

The Wānaka farmer and entrepreneur died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by family.

Every year, the Christchurch Methodist Mission connects those who have volunteered to donate a hamper with those in need of extra help.

The Commodore had police-style red and blue lights concealed in the grille.

The 16-year-old was found after going missing from the Avondale area Sunday.

December is expected to be its busiest ever month, after Air NZ and Jetstar added new routes from the city.

Police were searching for a luxury Bentley Bentayga SUV which had been stolen.

NZTA said a similar failure during a crash could cause serious injury or even death.

They have been given an extra six months, but are being told not to expect any more than that.

Maybe you want to take the kids to a movie or perhaps the air-conditioned cinema is luring you in.

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