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Wānaka supermarkets deliberately breach Easter trading rules
Area exemptions were generally given in tourist areas such as Taupō or Queenstown.
Why Charles won't sit with royal family at Easter service
The event will be his first public appearance since starting cancer treatment.
Church leaders’ Easter message: It’s time for those with power to help those without
OPINION: We have the template for living a radically different kind of life.
Easter eggs burning a hole in your wallet? Here's why
With cocoa more expensive than copper, it's no wonder our choccy eggs are pricey this year
Inmates and staff get food poisoning from curry at British prison
Some prisoners were slurring their words, giddy and in distress.
Why does Easter change dates every year and what's allowed to open?
Why isn't Easter Sunday anchored to a specific date like Christmas, Waitangi or ANZAC Day? Video / NZ Herald
Seven of the best short Queenstown walks for autumn
There’s nothing to warm the cockles like a brisk walk round Wakatipu.
Focus: The Easter Show returns bigger than ever
With cherished classics and new thrilling attractions, the Easter show is sure to impress this long weekend. Video / Alyse Wright
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Easter exodus: Commuters facing major delays, 3 dead in South Island crashes
Traffic is worsening across the motorway network as people head away for the long weekend.
Paramedic warns of hidden dangers in Easter treats
A paramedic reveals which Easter treats to avoid to keep your kids safe this year.
The mini Easter eggs of New Zealand, reviewed and ranked
The Spinoff tried pretty much every mini egg available so you don't have to.
What the weather has in store for Waikato this Easter
Metservice has predicted a slightly wet start to the long weekend.
How many days will kids have off this April?
With 2 weeks between Easter and the school break, parents are on the back foot.
Polar jet stream: 6m swells, snow near Queenstown, rain to lash North Island over Easter
MetService advises holidaymakers and locals to keep an eye on weather alerts this weekend.
A guide to Easter events in the Waikato
There are several Easter egg hunts on in the region this weekend.
Kiwi students' behaviour, Auckland rates rises and Easter travel | Focus Morning Bulletin March 28, 2024
New Zealand students called out as among the worst behaved, Aucklanders have their say on Wayne Brown’s rates rise proposal and Easter kicks off with a busy day of travel in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Easter Weekend weather: Bring out winter woolies, as rain, snow and winds forecast
Most of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.
Opinion: When division threatens to engulf us, Easter calls us to embrace our enemies
OPINION: The way we propagate peace or justice must not create a tit-for-tat cycle.
NI holidaymakers should prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, harbour bridge restrictions
Most of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.
Whanganui closed for business on Easter Sunday
'The world’s not going to end if a shop or two isn’t open.'
This is the busiest day to fly during Easter and school holidays
It will be the busiest Easter and school holiday season since 2019, Air NZ revealed.
Chilly Easter ahead? Unsettled weather moving up the country
The upcoming long weekend forecast is still hard to pin down.
How to actually rest and relax this long weekend
Feeling burned out? There are ways you can optimise this holiday for rest.
Princess Kate set to 'disappear' as royals ‘circle the wagons’
Couple determined to shield children from public and allow them to enjoy Easter holiday.
Long lunches, jazz and a 'bun in a bottle': How you can eat, drink and be entertained this Easter
A list of some of our favourite venues to raise your glass, dine and be entertained.
Are Kiwis' favourite chocolate brands ethical?
Tearfund’s released a new Chocolate Scorecard. Where does Whittaker’s rank?
An Easter egg round-up for all tastes
Easter is just around the corner and it's time to go egg hunting.
Northlanders watching their pennies as retail spending tanks nationally
Retail spending continues to fall in the region, shop owners and economists confirm.
Drastic change in numbers flying away this Easter long weekend
Flight data reveals whether the number of Kiwis jetting off shot up or plummeted.
Where are Kiwis holidaying this Easter weekend?
It seems a growing number of Kiwis are looking for something a little more cosmopolitan.
One councillor votes against Easter trading
As a Christian festival, Easter Sunday should be protected, argued one councillor.