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New Zealand Christmas

Snow causes Christmas travel chaos

The Christmas plans of thousands of travellers, hundreds of Kiwis among them, are in disarray as Arctic conditions all but shut Britain's busiest airport. Ref. Source 3

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Toy plane blamed for Auckland fire

A Christmas toy plane is being blamed for causing a fire that nearly claimed the lives of an Auckland family over Christmas. Ref. Source 5

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'Random' attack in Kaikoura

A woman was bitten on the face by another woman while her brother had his jaw smashed and arm broken in the second beating on Kaikoura streets in six weeks, a victim's partner says. Ref. Source 4

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Shoppers get your hams early

People are being urged to order Christmas ham now to avoid disappointment, especially if they want New Zealand-reared ham. Ref. Source 4

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Wellington fog spoils Christmas holidays

Despite low cloud Wellington airport remains open this morning, following a day when thousands of Christmas travellers' plans were shelved because of bizarre fog. Ref. Source 2

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Spending eases up just before Christmas

Shoppers will hit the Boxing Day sales today but may have lost some of their zest for spending after a quieter-than-expected final countdown to Christmas. Ref. Source 6

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Santa's heart-breaking Christmas wishes

Santa Claus says he is going home emotionally exhausted as poverty-stricken children ask not for toys but basic necessities this Christmas. Ref. Source 1