BusinessEaster trading rules: What you need to knowThe places that are open, those that aren't and the areas with a special exemption.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's Easter forecast: A tale of two holidaysExpect Good Friday to be great. Expect Easter Monday to be anything but.31 Mar 02:34 AM
New Zealand'Penk panther': Minister to fight boxing bout to support 'local legend'Chris Penk will fight at The Original Kaipara Tavern on April 4.31 Mar 12:41 AM
LifestyleBeatrice and Eugenie to miss Easter church service after Andrew scandalThere is no suggestion of wrongdoing by the princesses, who are said to be distraught.30 Mar 07:51 PM
WorldAlbanese cuts fuel excise by 50% to ease Australian petrol prices before EasterThe 50% fuel excise reduction will trim prices by more than 30c a litre for three months.30 Mar 06:12 AM
WorldSweet heist? Nestle says 12 tonnes of KitKat stolenKitKat says the shipment of chocolate bars could enter unofficial sales channels.29 Mar 08:17 PM
Travel newsFrom Songkran to Snowbombing: Where to find your next festival holidayFive ways to turn your next break into a festival-focused getaway. 28 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleEaster tropical pavlova: How to make this easy Kiwi dessertA gorgeous pavlova is an integral part of any special Kiwi feast.27 Mar 04:03 PM
Lifestyle'Easter gold': Top selling chocolate eggs in short supply a week before EasterA Cadbury spokesperson joked the Mini Eggs shortage was 'no yolk'.26 Mar 05:00 PM
AucklandRail closure 'rough patch' as $4 petrol pushes more Aucklanders onto trainsRecord patronage comes as petrol prices spike to $4 a litre and some pumps run dry.23 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHave the bakers gone bonkers? Because chocolate hot cross buns are for 5-year-oldsStop treating Easter like it's a children's birthday party.20 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleHow Auckland cafes are elevating the humble hot cross bun this EasterSome say sales of the Easter favourite have helped keep their small businesses afloat. 14 Mar 02:37 AM
Herald NOWShould cafes and bars be able to sell booze on Easter?Hospitality NZ chief executive reveals why they're pushing to legalise alcohol sales during Easter. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch18 Feb 07:20 PM
New Zealand'It’s never too early': Woolworths kicks off Easter in JanuaryThe buns are on shelves now and will be sold until Easter Sunday, April 5.05 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeThree more teens charged with murder over Kyle Whorrall's bus stop deathDetectives executed simultaneous warrants in Kaikohe, Mt Wellington and Manurewa today.10 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandUpdate in Auckland bus stop murder investigationPolice urge anyone with information on the killing of Kyle Whorrall to come forward now.06 Aug 04:35 AM
TourismOverseas visitor numbers up in April but still lagging behind pre-Covid levelsStats show a Covid catch-up persists, as millions are poured into tourism campaigns.10 Jun 11:57 PM
New ZealandFormer Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZEileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.07 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Matter of urgency': Police seek silver Mitsubishi linked to Kyle Whorrall homicide probeA 16-year-old has been charged with Whorrall's murder and has name suppression.25 Apr 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Now build it and watch Northland growOPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.23 Apr 05:00 PM
Travel news'Isn't a good look': Virgin Australia delays leave passengers stranded overnight at airportThe airline acknowledged it fell short of expectations and has apologised to passengers. 23 Apr 09:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Legal aid plays vital role in ensuring justiceOPINION: I'm proud we have a system enabling those who have no money to test legal issues.22 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldWoman dead, man shot in Aussie Easter highway chaosA 22-year-old woman died from injuries in the multi-vehicle crash.22 Apr 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPope Francis’ calling came as a boy in Argentina, and it led him to the VaticanNew York Times: First pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming church.21 Apr 11:02 PM
PoliticsLuxon meets King Charles just hours after death of Pope FrancisA spokesperson for the PM said he 'enjoyed discussing NZ issues with the King'.21 Apr 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Easter trading laws inconsistent and illogicalOPINION: The Defence Capability Plan overlooks key modern threats.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon, Peters, Hipkins lead NZ tributes to Pope FrancisPope's death comes hours before Luxon is due to meet King Charles in London.21 Apr 08:35 AM
New Zealand'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still neededCyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.20 Apr 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNever mind Trump's tariffs – let’s talk about the other Liberation DayTrue leadership means laying down power, not lording over others, says Justin Duckworth.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'An astonishing figure': A year's baptisms to be conducted in one day St Patrick’s Cathedral to baptise 350 people this Easter as churches see a revival.20 Apr 03:19 AM
Politics‘Current law is confusing’: How Easter alcohol rules could changeIt's a hotly debated topic in Parliament.20 Apr 01:31 AM
WorldZelenskyy responds to Putin's 'Easter truce', accuses Russia of breachesUkraine reported Russian drone attacks in Kherson despite the ceasefire.19 Apr 07:42 PM
TravelFive global festivals that celebrate renewal and new beginningsLet fire, water, earth, and flowers celebrate your new beginnings.19 Apr 07:00 PM
WorldPutin announces surprise 'Easter truce' in UkraineRussia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner-of-war exchange, each returning 246 soldiers.19 Apr 06:48 PM
