They aren't the only Kiwi having a merry Christmas - seven other players have each won $142,857.

The incident was reported shortly before 6pm on Christmas Day.

Keen to head to avoid the sales and the post-Christmas family dinner fallout? Here's what's opening and playing at a cinema near you on December 26.

Like many Kiwis, Jacinda Ardern celebrated Christmas with pavlova. But a mishap with the tasty treat meant some creative problem-solving was required.

Police said they were made aware of an "item of interest" on the southern motorway, near the Symonds St on-ramp. The situation has now been resolved.

Noting her missing "familiar love" Queen Elizabeth wished people in the Commonwealth a very happy Christmas.

The state highway at Waihola that was the scene of the crash has reopened.

If you have ever wanted to own your own 1966 Batmobile, then you are in luck - Mecum Auctions in the USA not only has two up for sale, it also has a Batcycle as well.

Police say the crash occurred after the driver failed to stop when directed, but officers did not give chase.

Hundreds of people turn up to Oreti Beach on Christmas Day.

A Kiwi DJ living in New York City was due to play the biggest gig of his career in Miami on Christmas Eve. Now he's roasting a chicken solo.

The man, in his 50s, didn't return from his trip on Friday. His boat has been discovered off the coast of Whitianga.

MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said Christchurch had mostly high cloud in the sky, conditions ideal for the formation of the halo.

Scientists from across the motu have compiled a list of the best and worst places to swim in New Zealand.

Hundreds of people, including some of Auckland's most vulnerable, were able to enjoy free hot takeaway meals from Nando's on Christmas Day.

Sir Tim Shadbolt and the organisers behind a Christmas lunch are humbled by the generous spirit shown in the south.

The Kiwi musician took to social media on Christmas day to confirm Lou Walker is pregnant: 'What's in mama's puku?'

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The update comes after a community case of Covid-19 was announced in the Garden City on Christmas Eve.

The events of 2021 suggest it was Sir Tim Shadbolt’s toughest year in the job. But as pressure mounted for him to resign, the 74-year-old plodded on with dogged determination.