Some stores will be forced to close on certain days, but not all.
The success of Matariki presents an opportunity to reimagine Christmas in Aotearoa, writes Rev Dr Wayne Te Kaawa.
Animal lovers are not happy with a Christmas card featuring a "sick" pun.
Almost 70 percent of participants say they don't plan to go away at all.
Leanne Geraghty said Kiwis are wanting to spend the time "getting out and exploring their own backyard".
One reason is you, like many others, might derive a strong sense of self from your work.
As many of us also head off on summer breaks, now is a good time to reflect on stupidity in tourism.
Water Safety New Zealand expects beaches to be inundated this summer.
Not all products that purport to protect us from mosquito bites are equal.
