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Police out in force at checkpoints: Are Kiwis following the rules?
Police on Covid-19 checkpoints are pleased with the level of compliance from Kiwis
Churches move online for 'unprecedented' Easter services
Not since the 1918 flu pandemic had churches been impacted in such a way.
What Kiwis are splurging on at supermarkets during lockdown
The Big New Zealand Easter Egg Hunt launched.
Two nurses on elderly ward test positive for Covid-19
All staff who came into contact with the pair have been stood down.
Licences, WoFs and regos extended under lockdown
They will stay valid for six months due to the Covid-19 shutdown.
Police turn around motorists escaping for Easter
A South Island checkpoint has already turned around 8 cars hoping for an Easter getaway.
Easter travellers banned: Police to set up checkpoints, arrests likely
Anyone travelling at Easter, breaking lockdown rules, could be arrested.
Kiwi kids keen to be part of the PM's eggcellent egg hunt
Kiwi kids join the Prime Minister's Easter egg hunt.
Lockdown complicates Easter payments for workers
Determining if staff get paid public holidays should be based on Covid-19 patterns: MBIE.
Police urge people to stay home this Easter
Nearly 300 people have been caught breaking the rules since the lockdown began.
Stormy Easter weather on the way - you might as well stay home ...
Kiwis advised to be prepared for stormy weather and possible power cuts at Easter.
Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy deemed 'essential services' by PM
Move aside teddy bears, the PM has a special idea for children this Easter.
Easter weather: Hot cross buns with a side of gale-force winds and heavy downpour ...
Windy, colder and wetter weather expected starting from Wednesday.
Covid 19 coronavirus: NZ Catholics to celebrate Easter in front of screens at home
Covid-19 puts a stop to Good Friday processions and Easter Masses in churches.
Ministry of Education reveals tipping point that will close schools
Officials have created criteria for closing schools and could bring forward the holidays.
Easter Show unwraps huge entertainment line-up
From Superheroes to Savage, this year's event could be its biggest yet. And it's all free.
Chocoholics, rejoice: Cadbury Caramilk Easter Eggs coming to NZ
The Easter Bunny has come early with New Zealand's favourite chocolate out in egg form.
Letters: Freedom of speech a myth
Has anyone gone to court to demand that freedom of religion only apply to Christians?
Traffic expected to clog as holidaymakers return home
Road users are advised to allow for extra time and plan ahead.
Letters: Catastrophe ever closer
Perhaps change will only occur when we are on the precipice of extinction.
Letters: Satire galling to Christians
The cartoon would be deemed offensive by tens of thousands of New Zealand Christians.
Rāhui disregard: Tourists swamp Mermaid Pools despite plea to stay away
Unfamiliarity with Maori culture leads to a breach of rāhui at famous Northland pools.
Easter road toll up to three, four fewer than 2018
A third person died in a crash at 5.30am today north of Gisborne.
Holiday-makers driving home urged to take extra care
Heavy traffic continues near main centres as holiday-goers drive home...
'Grey, showery' Easter Sunday expected for most of NZ
For much of central and northern New Zealand it will be "a grey Sunday unfortunately".
Prince Charles praises Christchurch shootings victim in Easter message
Prince honours Farid Ahmed, who gave a message of forgiveness after the mosque shootings.
Your Easter weather: Last fine day of the long weekend
Make the most of it; today will likely be the last fine day of the long weekend.
Grieving father who lost half his family admits previously drink driving
He could've once been the driver who hurt others, says dad who lost half his family.
The great Easter exodus - traffic heavy
Motorists will be in line for a ticket if caught travelling 4km/h or more over the limit.
How to stay safe on our busiest roads this Easter
The four simple rules that can be the difference between a safe trip and a tragic outcome.