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Tight Five: Can Club World Cup steal spotlight from cricket and football?
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Bill to remove Easter alcohol restrictions drawn from ballot
A bid to liberalise Easter trading laws has inched closer.
How celebs marked Easter this year: $33m yachts and pastel parties
From the Beckhams to the Kardashians, they pulled out all the stops.
Chilly start but 'perfect driving conditions' for Easter Monday
Multiple areas in the central North Island may see frost this morning.
When are shops and supermarkets open over Easter weekend?
Can you go out for a coffee or to the supermarket this weekend?
'Doing my best': Charles' surprise Easter Sunday walkabout
He shook hands with well-wishers during first major appearance since cancer diagnosis.
Pope overcomes health concerns to lead Easter Sunday Mass
Thousands attend the Mass at St Peter’s Square.
Wānaka supermarkets deliberately breach Easter trading laws, face $1000 fine
Breaches of trading restrictions could result in fines of up to $1000.
One dead in three-vehicle crash in Marlborough, Easter holiday road toll moves to six
The fatal crash brought the Easter holiday road toll to six.
Hawke’s Bay’s Easter weekend in pictures: From salty seafood to tapping toes
There was plenty to see and do this Easter in Hawke's Bay, despite spells of bad weather.
How much chocolate should my kid eat this Easter?
A hollow egg or the whole basket? When it comes to kids, serving sizes matter.
King Charles' scaled-down Easter plans revealed
Matins event will be the King’s first public appearance since beginning cancer treatment.
Ethically Kate: Can you recycle Easter egg foil?
Kate Hall reveals where to put the waste (and how to make Easter sustainable next year).
Did J.H. Whittaker really steal all of Cadbury's secrets?
Without Cadbury, our much-loved Whittaker’s might not exist...
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
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.