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Christmas festivities return to Bethlehem after two years as Palestinians hope for 'better future'

24 December 2025

For the first time in two years, Bethlehem has restarted its Christmas festivities to "reignite the spirit that everybody needs" while Palestinians continue to live under restrictions.

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A Christmas miracle in Nelson - a cat stolen in a break-in at the SPCA ten months ago has been found
	24 Dec: A Christmas miracle in Nelson - a cat stolen in a break-in at the SPCA ten months ago has been found... more

Berries, corn, and fruit pies are in hot demand as supermarkets prepare for the Christmas rush
	23 Dec: Berries, corn, and fruit pies are in hot demand as supermarkets prepare for the Christmas rush... more

An urgent warning for Suzuki Fronx drivers - to get their cars checked immediately
	23 Dec: An urgent warning for Suzuki Fronx drivers - to get their cars checked immediately... more

Authorities are bemused by a rare case of dumpster diving for cheese - then sold on the black market in South Waikato
	23 Dec: Authorities are bemused by a rare case of dumpster diving for cheese - then sold on the black market in South Waikato... more

Consumers appear to be feeling the pinch ahead of Christmas
	22 Dec: Consumers appear to be feeling the pinch ahead of Christmas... more

Appeals for public financial support as a sexual violence support group prepares for 2026 funding cuts
	22 Dec: Appeals for public financial support as a sexual violence support group prepares for 2026 funding cuts... more

Scammers won’t take a break over Christmas. Here’s how to make a plan with your family to stay safe
	22 Dec: Making a three-step plan with your family – including creating a secret password or phrase – can help keep you safe these holidays and throughout the year.... more

A stubborn pattern of drownings is continuing at Auckland's black-spot beaches
	22 Dec: A stubborn pattern of drownings is continuing at Auckland's black-spot beaches... more

A local councillor's condemning the actions of a Destiny's Church linked group, who tried to block a pre-planned Sikh parade in Auckland
	21 Dec: A local councillor's condemning the actions of a Destiny's Church linked group, who tried to block a pre-planned Sikh parade in Auckland... more

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