TravelDrastic change in numbers flying away this Easter long weekendFlight data reveals whether the number of Kiwis jetting off shot up or plummeted.13 Mar 06:16 PM
TravelWhere are Kiwis holidaying this Easter weekend?It seems a growing number of Kiwis are looking for something a little more cosmopolitan.11 Mar 09:36 PM
New ZealandOne councillor votes against Easter tradingAs a Christian festival, Easter Sunday should be protected, argued one councillor.29 Feb 05:00 AM
LifestyleAre these the best hot cross buns in New Zealand?It's six weeks 'til Easter, but the hype starts now for this hotly contested treat.20 Feb 01:42 AM
World‘The water was red’: Hawaii surfer recalls costly shark attack"As I went by the gills, it let go."15 Apr 05:40 AM
OpinionGary Hamilton-IrvineOpinion: It’s good to ponder the big questions in life - and deathIt’s not a wasted pursuit to consider that big question.14 Apr 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We just want to get on with it’: Reopening of highway brings welcome boost to hospitality businessesSH1 re-opening over Brynderwyns main factor behind busy Easter, business owners say.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay ends Easter weekend with one serious crashHawke's Bay had moderate crashes, but only one serious recorded over the Easter weekend.11 Apr 03:25 AM
WorldTragic moment before toddler’s deathA one-year-old died in hospital surrounded by family after being found in a creek.11 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandEaster road toll stands at 1 after rider dies from crash injuriesA 68-year-old man has died from injuries suffered in a crash on April 7.10 Apr 09:04 PM
New ZealandTraffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weatherHoliday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.10 Apr 03:07 AM
New ZealandMen winched from stricken yacht near Rakino IslandThe boat ran aground in rough weather in the Hauraki Gulf on Easter Sunday.09 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandShould all of NZ still be celebrating Easter?With 157 religious affiliations in NZ, does the Easter break still make sense?09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZNorthland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.09 Apr 08:56 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay weather set to improve after gloomy start to Easter weekendWeather warnings for Hawke's Bay were lifted on Sunday.09 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNot a mention of the Lord, God, or Jesus. That’s my kind of church.It’s a humerus story - I snapped my upper arm bone.09 Apr 01:14 AM
WorldPercy the rabbit joins police force - fur realOfficer Cottontail joins the police force in Yuba City, California.08 Apr 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: What does it means to be a New Zealander?It feels like we are increasingly divided, and it doesn’t feel good.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Still insane' - Holiday traffic gridlock heading north of Auckland'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.08 Apr 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicky RennieNicky Rennie: An Easter holiday on a budgetComment: It is... the thing that keeps me awake at night07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEaster message from Auckland church leaders: Repairing the IrreparableDespite broken lives and places, we have hope and reason to celebrate this weekend.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo school for 20 days: How to keep kids happy without breaking the bankTop tips to get through the school holidays.07 Apr 06:04 AM
Lifestyle‘Life isn’t the same’: What’s really inside a Cadbury Creme EggWhat is the mystery goo in one of Easter’s most popular eggs?07 Apr 05:08 AM
New ZealandHoliday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crashA closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.07 Apr 03:23 AM
LifestyleWhy Easter chocolate doesn't have to be bad for youThe good, the bad, and the just plain delicious of all those Easter eggs.07 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionLillie RohanWhat your favourite Easter egg says about youFrom Lindt bunnies to Caramello eggs, they all tell a story.07 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘It’s not good enough’: Hawke’s Bay businesses feel abandoned after cycloneHawke's Bay business owners want more support in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.06 Apr 11:35 PM
Small BusinessEgg fight: Bakers battling for hot cross bun supplies this EasterLocal bakeries face unprecedented pressure this Easter to keep prices low for customers.06 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleEaster shopping: When stores, supermarkets are openWhich supermarkets, shops and cafes will open over the long weekend?06 Apr 10:30 PM
RetailEaster trading rules: Confused? Here’s what you need to knowThe rules depend on where you are in New Zealand.06 Apr 06:44 PM
EntertainmentFrom true crime to fake crime - the best podcasts for the Easter weekendWhether you want breaking news, money advice or a big laugh, we've got a podcast for you.06 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe origin and evolution of Easter eggsBehind the Easter egg's birthplace and its rise from chicken to chocolate.05 Apr 11:27 PM
New Zealand'The town is going to be jam-packed': What's on for Easter weekend in Rotorua“Happily fully booked for the first international Easter weekend in a long time.”05 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandEaster in Tauranga: Thousands expected but will the weather play ball?'It looks like it is going to be full for Easter.'05 Apr 06:00 PM