Thu 18 Dec 2025. The Good, the Sad, and the Hopeful.

Join Andrew Urquhart as he continues to wrap up the year with a look at what this season holds for Kiwis - the good, the sad and the beautiful; the inspiration, the despair and the hope.  

The Salvation Army's Lt Col Ian Hutson asks us to spare a thought for those who have found 'no room at the inn', as he reviews New Zealand's latest homelessness data; 

Dave Mann says this most wonderful time of year presents the perfect opportunity to share the reason for the season and the reason for our hope; 

Mental health advocate & public speaker JuliaGrace shares a surprise Christmas gift – a new song, composed whilst living in a real-life nativity scene! 

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