Should all of NZ still be celebrating Easter?
With 157 religious affiliations in NZ, does the Easter break still make sense?
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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.
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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
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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
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No school for 20 days: How to keep kids happy without breaking the bank
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‘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
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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.
'It's an irritating time': Mixed views on Easter break
Whanganui residents discuss what the Easter break means to them.
School holidays to start with heavy rain, traffic for Easter
Heavy rain set to inundate popular northern holiday hotspots for first half of weekend,
Kiwis keen to visit these cities over Easter according to recent data
From big cities to rural towns, Kiwis are heading wide and far this Easter.
What will Sir Rod do in Napier for Easter?
Will it be shopping, the miniature railway, or the football?
Easter long weekend: The times to steer clear of travelling to avoid long queues
The roads are expected to get busy from tomorrow as people start to get away.
Why you should skip the chocolate and hot cross buns this Easter
Swap the buns and chocolate this year for kid-friendly options or boozy Easter treats.
Watch: Trying out next-level easter treats
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We’re open for business: Hawke’s Bay Tourism boss’ message for Easter visitors
More than 85 per cent of visitor businesses in Hawke's Bay open and operating as usual.
Scamproof? Visa says victim numbers paint a different picture
The lure of some scams and offers still proves irresistible to many.
Hidden danger lurks in chocolate Easter eggs
Parents have been warned about what treat to buy their kids.
Labour dooms Easter Trading reform before first vote
Labour, which has a majority, is voting as a party and not allowing personal choices.