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Zelenskyy responds to Putin's 'Easter truce', accuses Russia of breaches
Ukraine reported Russian drone attacks in Kherson despite the ceasefire.

Five global festivals that celebrate renewal and new beginnings
Let fire, water, earth, and flowers celebrate your new beginnings.

Putin announces surprise 'Easter truce' in Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner-of-war exchange, each returning 246 soldiers.

Three Lotto players share $1 million Easter windfall
Three Lotto players won $333,333 each in Saturday's draw.

'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoers
Dozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.

An Easter message from Auckland's church leaders
Easter highlights themes of sacrifice, forgiveness and hope through Jesus' resilience.

MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd
MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd. Video / MetService

National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.

Your ultimate guide to celebrating Easter in Auckland
Your Easter weekend doesn't need to revolve around magical bunnies and chocolate.

King Charles praises humanitarian workers in Easter message
The number of humanitarian workers killed reached a record high in 2024.

11 men hang on cross for Easter exhibition at church
Nearly 400 volunteers prepared for the Easter exhibition's various displays.

Easter holiday travel disrupted by ex-cyclone Tam
New Zealanders are beginning to take to the road as the long Easter weekend kicks off.

Flavour, quality, consistency: The secret behind bakery's award-winning hot cross buns
'If we can punch you in the face with a burst of flavour, I’m quite happy.'

Auckland Easter Show pushes ahead despite rain and wind
Organisers say there are multiple indoor activities in case of rain.

Cyclone Tam: Auckland Easter Show pushes ahead despite rain and wind
Auckland’s Easter Show organisers are pushing on with this year’s event, despite wet and windy conditions being forecast. Video / Corey Fleming

Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsen
One person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.

Pope leaves faithful guessing over Easter appearances
Pope's Easter role uncertain as health concerns linger despite surprise appearances.

Whittaker’s chocolate kiwis nowhere to be found this Easter
Trying to track down the chocolate chicks in 2025 feels like hunting for an actual Kiwi.

How to create the perfect Easter roast lamb
What could be better than a succulent roast lamb, tangy sauce and veges on the side?

'Best in NZ': Award-winning hot cross buns recalled over glass contamination fears
The buns were sold at Farro Fresh in 250g boxes, best before April 10, 2025.