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What to watch over the Easter long weekend
For many, it's going to be a wet and wild Easter. Plonk on the couch and pick from our favourites screening over the weekend or new to TV this week.

Cyclone Tam live updates: Meteorologists monitoring new weather system as heavy rain set to lash parts of NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.

Crusaders eye decisive blow to Blues’ title defence
All you need to know about the Crusaders v Blues Super Rugby Pacific match in Christchurch on Friday.

‘Life is too short’: Why this 72-year-old antiques store owner is selling up after 32 years
An antiques shop in the “Antique Town of New Zealand” is for sale after three decades as the owner looks to finally “chill and do nothing”.

On The Up: Alan Bayly celebrates 40 years teaching at Te Kamo High School
At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.

Cyclone Tam: Northland power cuts and rain continue despite easing winds
Today's weather lacks the punch seen in the past two days, says forecaster.

Feijoas: Love them or hate them they’re here to stay - Glenn Dwight
Opinion: Like it or loathe it, the feijoa is here — and it’s not going anywhere.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients proposal: Potential loss of 62 jobs a ‘concern for Tauranga’
Ballance Agri-Nutrients' proposal could mean 68 roles disestablished, with six new jobs.

BBC Sounds block outside UK delayed
BBC said it is working on plans to have other BBc stations available to those outside the UK and will not close BBC Sounds until then.

Moa hunting, church, and treat making: What to do with kids and families over Easter
There are four whole days to fill with the fam if you’re fortunate to get a break, at home or away.

Man admits faking X-ray for $15k payout
The man successfully claimed he “slipped in the bathroom”, but a second claim after he “slipped on the stairs” caused suspicion.

I can’t wait to butt-stomp demons on a motorcycle in ‘Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound’
Ninja Gaiden is a name that goes back a long, long way in gaming. Though most people might know series protagonist Ryu from the 3D games that started on the Xbox (or his side-hustle as a fighter and male model in the Dead or Alive series), the new Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound harkens all the way back to his side-scrolling arcade debut in 1988. And boy, does it look phenomenal. I’ve had Ragebound on my radar for PC games that don’t need graphics cards since it was announced in December. Koei Tecmo teamed up with Dotemu and The Game Kitchen, developer of the highly-acclaimed 2D soulslike Blasphemous, for a throwback pixelated side-scroller. The initial trailer showed some blistering combat that reminded me of Dead Cells, but it’s the latest one that really made my eyes pop out: In this trailer we see both new protagonists, Hayabusa clan protege Kenji Mozu and Spider clan assassin Kumori. It’s the latter who gets the spotlight here, showing off fluid moves and arachnid-themed special attacks. It looks like at least some parts of the game will let you switch between both fighters, or call the off-screen character in for a tag team attack. Halfway through the trailer Kumori hops on a motorcycle, in classic 80s beat-em-em up fashion. Then she hops on a demon. She butt-stomps a demon with a motorcycle, backflips her hog, then butt-stomps another before coming back to the ground. Hell yeah. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is set for a summer 2025 release. It’s available to wishlist on Steam right now, and also coming to all consoles.

Energy and shipping decisions needed before meatworks - Chatham Islands mayor
Monique Croon says energy and shipping decisions are needed before a meatworks supported by the government can proceed.

Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash
The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary.

The Kiwi non-alcoholic drinks brand taking on one of the world’s biggest music festivals
New Zealand’s leading alcohol-free beverage brand, Free AF, is taking on the global stage featuring at one of the world’s largest music festivals.

Mark Lundy timeline: The events that followed the deaths of Christine and Amber
The 66-year-old has been granted parole and will be released from prison next month.

National Geographic names NZ regions for climate change initiative
Two NZ sites join a 3-year climate programme with 10 other heritage sites.

Matamata mare seeking Holy Grail – a Group 1 win in Australia
Major race wins across the Tasman have been hard to come by for NZ's best horses in 2025.

‘The lads don’t want to go to Darwin’: Phoenix keen to avoid bottom-four finish
Their finals hopes are over but the Phoenix have found something to play for over the remaining three rounds.

Is this the happiest place in New Zealand?
The town standing above the rest for quality of life.

‘Whenever I’m in the car, I think about him’: Grieving daughter’s one hope for Easter
Phillip Woodham never made it home on Good Friday last year after a horrific crash that claimed four lives. Now his daughter wants to remind people how a moment’s inattention can lead to a lifetime of pain.

Ex-Cyclone Tam: More than 6000 properties still without power
It was Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne's turn to get hammered by heavy rain and strong winds overnight.