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Several accidents have snarled Auckland traffic on Christmas Eve.

As New Zealand's Chinese community looks ahead to 2026, here's a look back at the key moments that have defined the past 12 months.

The Hamilton to Auckland train was launched in 2021 for a five-year trial ending in June next year.

The Minister said the closure of the rock lobster fishery was needed to give the species a reprieve and allow stocks to build up again.

Behind a sea of road cones, diggers and traffic chaos, businesses on a busy Auckland road are crying out for help. Audio

Around the world, small towns built around a single industry or company are feeling the effects of decisions made far beyond their borders.

Commuters can expect more rail network closures ahead of the highly anticipated opening of the City Rail Link in the second half of 2026.

The All Blacks will kick off the 2026 test season against France at Christchurch's new Te Kaha Stadium.

Explainer - It looks like Mission Control, but it's actually where traffic for Auckland and much of the North Island is managed. Video, Audio

The Salvation Army, Auckland City Mission and Food Network are renewing a call for ongoing government funding as they look ahead to next year.

Golden Apple is expected to open a new store in Blockhouse Bay in August next year.

Nothing prepared me for the rapid transformation unfolding in the Waikato River since the invasion of the Asian clam, Adam Hartland writes.

The annual parade starts on the corner of Mayoral Drive and Cook street, with all inner-city roads closed until 4.30pm.

Around 7500 people will be camping at Kai Iwi Lakes over summer.

The government says defence facilities would have to close if money isn't put into upgrading them.

Lanes have reopened but the transport agency is warning motorists to allow extra time for southbound travel.

The legendary boxing trainer has died, aged 77.

Action around potentially contaminated children's play sand has expanded beyond schools and early childhood centres.

An external review into the board is being commissioned.

Firefighters hiked 25 minutes down the Fairy Falls Track to reach the fire, which scorched an area larger than a football field.

The 24-year-old man has been charged with sexual connection with a young person.

Business owners in Auckland's Point Chevalier are starting to have hope that shoplifting is under control after a local supermarket started closing early over safety concerns.

Two people have been arrested, after fireworks were fired into an Auckland lawnmower shop, injuring people inside.

One person has been injured in a crash which forced the closure of two lanes on Auckland's Harbour Bridge.