Autumn fruit makes the perfect Easter accompaniment, says Janice Marriott.

Tired of taking the kids to the usual big museums during the school holidays? Virgil Evetts discovers Auckland contains many smaller collections worth a visit.

Easter is on its way so we've called in Auckland baking maestro Sean Armstrong to instruct on the art of Easter feasting.

The trick to the best hot cross bun is making sure your spices are nice and fresh - always buy perishable items from good suppliers who turn their stock frequently.

This light and tasty treat is something special, best enjoyed for Easter Sunday brunch. The ingredients are always the stars, so use the best-quality ingredients you can get your hands on.

The video demonstrates some tips and tricks to make easter safer for little ones. Video / Tiny Hearts via Instagram

PM John Key has poured cold water on the idea of allowing holidays that fall on the weekends to be taken on another day.

Today is the last public holiday for New Zealanders until late April - but even then you're missing out.

Politicians and unions are calling on the Government to move public holidays that fall on weekends to Monday as workers face losing two days off in 2011.

Some 2000 metal and manufacturing workers have negotiated a one-off holiday in 2011 to make up for missed public holidays.

A Holden attempting to overtake at high speed became airborne as it crossed lanes moments before crashing, killing two, including a baby girl.

The Easter road toll was the worst in 16 years after a seriously injured cyclist had her life support turned off overnight, taking the number of deaths to 10.