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Easter Show 'overpriced'
Organisers of Auckland's Royal Easter Show are promising to "get it right next year" after complaints the event is overpriced.
Easter trading bill slammed as 'complete time waster'
The retail workers' union has scorned a bill to allow shops to open on Good Friday.
Retail workers 'value time off' each Easter
As the retail workers' union talks about how its members cherish their time off during holidays such as Easter, some shops are opening today in defiance of trading laws.
Kiwis shortchanged this Easter weekend
A discrepancy in public holiday laws has left New Zealand workers with one less day off than their Australian counterparts this weekend.
Parliament passes quake holiday bill
Parliament has unanimously passed a bill creating a public holiday for the Christchurch earthquake commemoration, although some MPs think next Friday is too soon.
<i>Kate Ross: </i> Will the 90 Day trial period make a difference?
What impact will extending the 90 day employment trial period have on recruitment?
Two-thirds of NZ want holidays 'Mondayised' - survey
More than 65 per cent of New Zealanders think public holidays which fall on a weekend should be transferred to a Monday, according to a Research New Zealand survey.
Public should have say on 'mondayised' holidays - MP
The public should have a say on whether public holidays that fall on the weekend should be "mondayised", a Labour MP says.
<i>All in a day's work: </i> Policies, promises and public holidays...
Election year promises...
PM not keen on 'Mondayising' holidays
PM John Key has poured cold water on the idea of allowing holidays that fall on the weekends to be taken on another day.
Regatta is a family affair
The Auckland Anniversary regatta is now 171 years old. The Herald on Sunday's Anniversary Day magazine is dedicated to the regatta and all those who make it happen and who participate in it.
<i>Your business:</i> Giving travellers a chance to help out
Voluntourism catching on with holidaymakers and companies.
Tugboat tussle to thrill the crowds
For local tugboat enthusiast Baden Pascoe, there is something honourable and magical about a vessel that has been a workhorse most of its life.
Small in size, big in competition
Size definitely doesn't matter when it comes to radio-controlled yachts.
Labour move to save public holidays gains wide support
Today is the last public holiday for New Zealanders until late April - but even then you're missing out.
Trouble in campground paradise
Is the Kiwi love affair with roughing it going through a tough patch? Lisa Bradley reports.
Restoring the essence of sailing
They are the grand old vessels of the sea - the ships of old, restored to full glory to sail Auckland's harbours once again, like they did more than a century ago.
Labour bill to 'Mondayise' Anzac and Waitangi days
The Labour Party will try to force the Government's hand to 'Mondayise' Anzac Day and Waitangi Day if they fall on a weekend by introducing a member's bill to make the change.
<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i> Key to knowing NZ lies at the heart of summer
On the beach, at the bach or in deserted cities - we're not doing much at all.
The great bin heist
Chilly bin bandits at popular holiday spots have shown they have some heart.
Auckland from A to Z
If you've run out of ideas to keep yourself busy these holidays Julie Harries has a novel idea guaranteed to get the suggestions flowing.