Outdoor Easter egg hunt on the cards as cloudy but fine weather expected
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But couple from war-torn east also sound warning to Kiwis to "protect your democracy".
Heartbreak on Queen St: 60-hour weeks, rising debt and fading hope
'We just need the workers back', one longtime Queen St retailer says.
Police issue infringement notices after Comancheros 'gang movements'
Notices have been issued for breaches of licence conditions and safety requirements.
Police 'monitoring' notorious gang's motorcycle run
Similar bikie gang runs have left motorists terrified.
Capsized fishing boat Enchanter recovered in 'tricky' salvage operation
Divers and flotation bags raised the charter boat's wreckage from 26m of water.
What's it like hosting a cast of celebrities on a Fordell farm? Ask Spin and Joan Sutherland
Spin Sutherland's pavlova was a hit with the stars.
No commute, more family time: The big company letting workers move away - and take their city wages with them
Xero senior project manager David Michl now works from his home office in Wanaka.
$900m shortfall: Auckland Council faces more budget cuts
More budget cuts are on the cards as Auckland Council grapples with a $900m revenue fall.
Aussie senator forced to quit after finding out he's a Kiwi citizen
Western Australia senator Ben Small has been forced out of parliament.
Easter traffic crawls after three-car motorway crash, warnings for motorists escaping Auckland
The collision occurred about 10.30am near the Te Irirangi Drive off-ramp.
Driver failed to stop after hitting cyclist in Christchurch, police seeking witnesses
The car v cyclist crash occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday April 10.
Revealed: The number of Kiwis who have had assisted deaths since euthanasia legalised
Euthanasia has been legal in New Zealand since November.
'Absurd delays': Builders threaten to bypass council approval due to delays
Some builders are threatening to bypass council inspections due to 'absurd' delays.
Vaccine developed specifically for over-65s is no longer funded
Vaccine developed specifically for over-65s, which was free in 2021, is no longer funded.
Lake Wakatipu incident: Man to pay $20K reparation
Victim one of four children taking turns on an inflatable biscuit being pulled by boat.
Confused about mask rules? Here is the full list of when you need one
Where exactly do you need to wear a mask under the new rules?
Pilots took evasive action: Avoid mid-air crash over Wellington Airport
Crew incorrectly identified second plane putting them on crash course with third plane.
Woman takes own life after being socially-isolated in abusive relationship, Coroner finds
Loud argument on night of death was 'final straw'.
AirNZ's 'no jab, no fly' is no more
The airline drops its vaccination requirement in a move back towards 'normality'.
Covid-19: 'More help needed' for patients- nationwide study
Many people who have caught Covid-19 feel they have not received the healthcare needed.
Man ignored passengers' pleas to slow down ahead of fatal Northland crash
David Brown has been jailed for reckless driving that killed 13-year-old Deziah Martin.
Mum of four paralysed in 'freak accident' by car with no driver
Money raised will help accident victim's immediate family with travel and living costs.
Mahanga Bay occupation: Video recounts skinning and eating of seal
DoC today confirmed no one has been charged in relation to the incident.
Health ministry debating mask exemptions as issues persist
People medically exempt from masks sometimes face a stiff reception from businesses.
Justice William Young retires from Supreme Court
Justice William Young is retiring from the Supreme Court today.
Alleged prostitute killer can be extradited for trial, court rules
Lawyer Tony Ellis has labelled the decision a 'step backwards' for human rights law.
US tip-off leads to Auckland drugs/firearms bust
The man was due to appear in Auckland District Court today.
Sex, drugs and students: Teacher keeps job after 'inappropriate' podcast
Chch teacher slammed for 'inappropriate and offensive' comments on podcast episode.
PM's Covid scare: Ardern exposed to virus during Parliament protests
The PM was 'doing the rounds of police contingents to thank them for their work'.
Local Focus: The Mauao Ranger: The man with the 'coolest job'
From managing Mauao's walking tracks to its ecology, meet the man with 'the coolest job'.
Killed in her own home: Family's tribute to 'kind, wonderful' carer
'Our family has been inundated with support and we are grateful for this.'
'Traumatised' arson victim: 'Leave us alone'
Mihaka warned the victim to get the children out of the house before he set fire to it.
'Aladdin's cave' of drugs, guns and stolen property found
Guns, drugs and stolen property aplenty found after a police search in Whangārei.