New ZealandGreymouth retailers can open on EasterAt a special meeting, only the mayor opposed allowing shops to open for commerce.22 Mar 12:56 AM
LifestyleKinder Surprise make giant eggs for EasterFor parents who battle with their kids at the supermarket over those little Kinder Surprise eggs, things are about to get worse.13 Mar 10:40 PM
BusinessNapier open for business on Easter SundayNapier will be open for business on Easter Sunday, a change decided by a close vote in a Napier City Council meeting yesterday. Councillors 22 Feb 05:39 PM
OpinionWatch NZH Local Focus: Easter opening debate divides WaitomoShould Waitomo businesses be allowed to open on Easter Sunday? It's a question currently being considered by the council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Jan 06:58 AM
LifestyleNew Easter egg sends internet into frenzyFans of Cadbury Creme eggs are gearing up for Easter chocolate-comas as a new creation hits stores.11 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandToo soon for Easter eggs?Santa is still making his way to the North Pole, but one retailer is already thinking ahead to the Easter bunny.27 Dec 05:54 AM
New ZealandWaikato shops could open on Easter SundayRetailers in Ngaruawahia, Huntly, Te Kauwhata and Raglan could soon be allowed to open their doors on Easter Sunday under a proposed policy.13 Dec 01:51 AM
EditorialEditorial: Easter trading relief likely to be temporaryMost Western countries have quiet Sundays. We had only one remaining. Councils will probably succumb to their business lobbies, one after another.28 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Obamas celebrate Easter Egg Roll at the White HouseCalling the moment bittersweet, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed thousands of children to the South Lawn of the White House Monday morning for the annual Easter Egg Roll. Watch28 Mar 10:07 PM
New ZealandEaster Show animals in spotlightPhotos posted on Facebook generate debate about animals' welfare at annual Auckland event.28 Mar 12:44 AM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Why I'm sick of being an atheist - it can be stressfulCOMMENT: For me Easter Monday is a great time to reflect on how boring it is to be an atheist.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFine weather rolls on for Easter breakMorning cloud and a few showers will greet most of the country this morning, but the rain is expected to clear later this afternoon.27 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleEaster egg hunt: Can you spot the egg?Hungarian cartoonist Gergely Dudas is back with an Easter-themed puzzle that involves an egg cleverly disguised alongside a group of bunnies.26 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandSunny Easter: Golden weather to stayMost of the country will enjoy fine weather with a chance of showers for the rest of the Easter holiday weekend.26 Mar 07:30 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Bury Easter once and for allCOMMENT: It's time to let Easter go. Its spiritual significance is non-existent and its recreational function an annoyance.26 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat to watch, eat, do this Easter weekendWhether it's inside, outside or somewhere in between, we have your long weekend covered.25 Mar 10:20 PM
LifestyleWhy your Easter egg is about to get betterIf you thought the taste of chocolate Easter eggs was as good as it gets, scientists may be able to make it a whole lot better.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOut of dark times spring light and lifeWhen others let us down the hope present in the Easter story still stands. It's a hope that stands for eternity.25 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleYeaster eggs taste so much betterIf you're looking for the secret to the best tasting chocolate, science may have found the answer for you.25 Mar 02:57 AM
LifestyleHow to take hot cross buns to a new levelChunks of dark chocolate and tart dried cherries take these hot cross buns to a new level.24 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandNZ link found in 1916 Easter RisingHistorian discovers how close five young Kiwis came to being among first victims of Irish insurrection.24 Mar 01:43 AM
LifestyleFive of the best Easter treatsOur favourite chocolate indulgences for the long weekend.24 Mar 01:30 AM
OpinionEditorial: Religious day merits respect amid diversityCOMMENT: Something remarkable happens tomorrow in countries such as New Zealand.23 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldShould Easter have a set date?At the moment, Easter can fall on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25.16 Jan 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Take Easter out of our shops ... we are still eating Christmas cake'Supermarkets have brought in trays of the usual array of chocolate eggs, including the year-round favourite Cadbury Creme Egg. But not everyone is happy.13 Jan 08:44 AM
EditorialEditorial: Bill to simplify Easter trading full of flawsMichael Woodhouse is right. The rules governing shop trading on Easter Sunday are complex and relatively arbitrary.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gypsy Day' warning for holiday trafficMotorists are being warned to take care this Queen's Birthday weekend as holiday-makers hit the roads, winter draws in and 'Gypsy Day' stock moving takes place.28 May 07:31 AM
OpinionEditorial: We all profit from Easter shopping banCustomarily, retailers who flout the Easter trading laws have been content to quietly pocket their profits. But this year was different.10 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanEmpty pews underscore nonsense of EasterNZ's an increasingly secular country, writes Brian Rudman. The 2013 Census recorded 41.9 per cent of us as having no religion.07 Apr 10:52 PM
