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Japan is serious about its unique Christmas traditions. Here's how they came about

25 December 2024

It's not even a public holiday in Japan, but Christmas is big business. How did it become such a popular occasion?

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An anonymous court officer says potential jurors are often bringing banned items into the courthouse
	25 Dec: An anonymous court officer says potential jurors are often bringing banned items into the courthouse... more

24-hour mental health workers say demand for their services has remained consistent this year - as 2024 draws to an end
	25 Dec: 24-hour mental health workers say demand for their services has remained consistent this year - as 2024 draws to an end... more

Justin Baldoni's lawyer has accused Blake Lively of making "categorically false accusations" against his client
	25 Dec: The 40-year-old actor has hit back against his 'It Ends with Us' co-star, who is suing Justin for sexual harassment... more

Across the globe, deployed New Zealand soldiers will celebrate Christmas in different ways
	25 Dec: Across the globe, deployed New Zealand soldiers will celebrate Christmas in different ways... more

Volunteers are working to support the people of Vanuatu, as the devastation continues into Christmas
	25 Dec: Volunteers are working to support the people of Vanuatu, as the devastation continues into Christmas... more

Max George has had a pacemaker fitted after undergoing emergency surgery
	25 Dec: The 36-year-old pop star has taken to social media to confirm that he's had a pacemaker fitted, shortly after he revealed that he was suffering from an atrioventricular block... more

Transporting New Zealand's asking road users to allow extra time when travelling over the Christmas break
	25 Dec: Transporting New Zealand's asking road users to allow extra time when travelling over the Christmas break... more

The Black Caps will open the 2025 Champions Trophy against Pakistan in February
	25 Dec: The Black Caps will open the 2025 Champions Trophy against Pakistan in February... more

As John Stonehouse's web of deceit unravelled, he faked his death in Miami
	25 Dec: John Stonehouse was on a business trip in the United States when he vanished after going for an afternoon dip in the Atlantic Ocean. He was presumed dead until police found him alive and well in Melbourne, Australia on Christmas Eve.... more

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24-hour mental health workers say demand for their services has remained consistent this year - as 2024 draws to an end 11:57

Business:
Japan is serious about its unique Christmas traditions. Here's how they came about 11:57

Entertainment:
Justin Baldoni's lawyer has accused Blake Lively of making "categorically false accusations" against his client 11:45

Law and Order:
An anonymous court officer says potential jurors are often bringing banned items into the courthouse 11:37

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Max George has had a pacemaker fitted after undergoing emergency surgery 11:15

International:
Across the globe, deployed New Zealand soldiers will celebrate Christmas in different ways 11:07

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Volunteers are working to support the people of Vanuatu, as the devastation continues into Christmas 10:47

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Scheana Shay once gifted a snowboard helmet to Ariana Madix 10:45

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The Black Caps will open the 2025 Champions Trophy against Pakistan in February 10:27

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Blake Lively is suing Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment 10:15

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