Where are Kiwis holidaying this Easter weekend?
It seems a growing number of Kiwis are looking for something a little more cosmopolitan.
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One councillor votes against Easter trading
As a Christian festival, Easter Sunday should be protected, argued one councillor.
Are 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.
‘The water was red’: Hawaii surfer recalls costly shark attack
"As I went by the gills, it let go."
Opinion: It’s good to ponder the big questions in life - and death
It’s not a wasted pursuit to consider that big question.
‘We just want to get on with it’: Reopening of highway brings welcome boost to hospitality businesses
SH1 re-opening over Brynderwyns main factor behind busy Easter, business owners say.
Hawke’s Bay ends Easter weekend with one serious crash
Hawke's Bay had moderate crashes, but only one serious recorded over the Easter weekend.
Tragic moment before toddler’s death
A one-year-old died in hospital surrounded by family after being found in a creek.
Easter road toll stands at 1 after rider dies from crash injuries
A 68-year-old man has died from injuries suffered in a crash on April 7.
Traffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weather
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.
Men winched from stricken yacht near Rakino Island
The boat ran aground in rough weather in the Hauraki Gulf on Easter Sunday.
Should all of NZ still be celebrating Easter?
With 157 religious affiliations in NZ, does the Easter break still make sense?
'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZ
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.
Hawke’s Bay weather set to improve after gloomy start to Easter weekend
Weather warnings for Hawke's Bay were lifted on Sunday.
Not 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.
Percy the rabbit joins police force - fur real
Officer Cottontail joins the police force in Yuba City, California.
Paula Bennett: What does it means to be a New Zealander?
It feels like we are increasingly divided, and it doesn’t feel good.
'Still insane' - Holiday traffic gridlock heading north of Auckland
'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.
Easter message from Auckland church leaders: Repairing the Irreparable
Despite broken lives and places, we have hope and reason to celebrate this weekend.
Nicky Rennie: An Easter holiday on a budget
Comment: It is... the thing that keeps me awake at night
No school for 20 days: How to keep kids happy without breaking the bank
Top tips to get through the school holidays.
‘Life isn’t the same’: What’s really inside a Cadbury Creme Egg
What is the mystery goo in one of Easter’s most popular eggs?
Holiday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crash
A closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.
Why Easter chocolate doesn't have to be bad for you
The good, the bad, and the just plain delicious of all those Easter eggs.
What your favourite Easter egg says about you
From Lindt bunnies to Caramello eggs, they all tell a story.
‘It’s not good enough’: Hawke’s Bay businesses feel abandoned after cyclone
Hawke's Bay business owners want more support in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Egg fight: Bakers battling for hot cross bun supplies this Easter
Local bakeries face unprecedented pressure this Easter to keep prices low for customers.
Easter shopping: When stores, supermarkets are open
Which supermarkets, shops and cafes will open over the long weekend?
Easter trading rules: Confused? Here’s what you need to know
The rules depend on where you are in New Zealand.
From true crime to fake crime - the best podcasts for the Easter weekend
Whether you want breaking news, money advice or a big laugh, we've got a podcast for you.
The origin and evolution of Easter eggs
Behind the Easter egg's birthplace and its rise from chicken to chocolate.
'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.”
Easter in Tauranga: Thousands expected but will the weather play ball?
'It looks like it is going to be full for Easter.'
What's going on in Whanganui for Easter?
The events vary from live music to river cruises to professional wrestling.