Households hopeful for 2026 but Christmas budgets tight
Nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders feel some level of financial stress heading into Christmas. Christmas budgets tighten as…
Teacher censured after snorting ‘white powder’ at school Christmas party
A teacher who “snorted” white powder off a school desk during an after-hours Christmas party has admitted it…
Christmas without food and presents? More families struggling, expected to go without
“I only put it there so the kids see it’s a Christmas tree because sometimes we have a…
Kiwi dollar slumps to 12-year low against Aussie ahead of Christmas travel
“The economic fundamentals have certainly been in Australia’s favour over the last little while and [I] think that…
The real reason for the backlash to “Winter Lights”
Last Friday when I published a news story noting the massive backlash to a post on social media…
First class honours for Catherine Connolly for her ‘astounding’ Irish grammar – The Irish Times
Gaeilge briste is well known to be better than Bearla cliste. But with the Irish now taking first…
Belfast lights up for Christmas as crowds pack into City Hall for performances and festive market
Crowds gathered in the heart of the city, enjoying the first taste of the Christmas atmosphere, while shoppers…
Christmas Appeal: Rotorua Scope Cafe’s new owner brews support for Salvation Army
It collects donations of food and funds to help fill the Rotorua Salvation Army foodbank’s shelves, assisting its…
Millie Bobby Brown Turns Heads in Christmas Underwear Look
Millie Bobby Brown is gearing up for the festive season with a brand new Christmas launch under her…
Hawke’s Bay Kai Ika Project faces closure by Christmas without new sponsor
LegaSea communications adviser Chris Scott said the project couldn’t run in Hawke’s Bay without the help of current…
Owners barred from Beachport holiday units after council fire safety change
The owners of about 40 holiday cabins in the South Australian town of Beachport have been banned from…
Fastway collapse leaves staff without pay and companies unable to trace parcels in transit – The Journal
Fastway collapse leaves staff without pay and companies unable to trace parcels in transit The JournalScapegoating of An Post…