Easter
How two very different faiths will be celebrating this holiday weekend
The places where hot cross buns and Easter eggs are taking a back seat to deep-rooted traditions.
Hot cross buns, chocolate, and manaakitanga: three views of Easter
What do a baker, a chocolate maker and a Catholic sister feel about Easter? Denise Irvine finds out.
10 great bakes for Easter weekend
Got a long wet weekend stretching out before you? There's no better time to get your bake on with these treats from RNZ's recipe collection.
Do cheese and onions belong in a hot cross bun?
If you're a bun purist who thinks it's wrong to mess with a favourite, you probably shouldn't read this story.
A celebration of Easter from Auckland's Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral
This climax of Holy Week in the Christian calendar features the Reverend Ivica Gregurec as presider, and music is provided by the Cathedral choir directed by Peter Watts. Audio
Recipe: Vegan Miso Hot Cross Buns
Chef and author Sam Parish has partnered with StoryBites to create Miso Hot Cross Buns. Watch Sam's demonstration below on how to make these delicious Easter treats, which are dairy-free and deliver a… Video, Audio
Auckland bakery's year-round hot cross buns prove popular
Hot cross buns are usually reserved for Easter, but one Auckland bakery had such high demand for their custom-made creations, they now sell them year-round. Video, Audio
BIBER: Passacaglia, The Guardian Angel
The Passacaglia, The Guardian Angel is a tour de force, culminating Biber's cycle of Mystery Sonatas.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin) Audio
BIBER: Mystery Sonata No 15, The Coronation of Mary
Heinrich Biber's reflections on the Coronation of Mary.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin), Jane Young (baroque cello), Bethany Angus (organ) Audio
BIBER: Mystery Sonata No 14, The Assumption of Mary
Heinrich Biber's reflections on Mary's Assumption into Heaven.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin), Jane Young (baroque cello), Bethany Angus (harpsichord) Audio
BIBER: Mystery Sonata No 13, Pentecost
Heinrich Biber's reflections on Pentecost.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin), Jane Young (baroque cello), Bethany Angus (harpsichord) Audio
BIBER: Mystery Sonata No 12, The Ascension
Heinrich Biber's reflections on the Ascension of Jesus.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin), Jane Young (baroque cello), Bethany Angus (harpsichord) Audio
BIBER: Mystery Sonata No 11, The Resurrection
Heinrich Biber's reflections on the Resurrection.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin), Bethany Angus (organ) Audio
Heinrich BIBER - The Mystery Sonatas (Rosary Sonatas)
Heinrich Biber’s meditations on the mysteries of the Rosary are virtuoso violin sonatas that significantly extended the technical challenges for the violin. The five Glorious Mysteries contemplate The…
Grammy Gospel
William Dart checks out some of the gospel successes of this year's Grammys as well as out a few other spiritual highs from the past. Audio
Many strands of Christian practice weave together an ecumenical service for Easter Day
From All Saints Anglican Church in Ponsonby, Auckland, an ecumenical service celebrating this climax of the Christian year. Audio
Sugar!
It's Easter weekend! As well as our news bulletin, there's lots of chocolate eggs to be hunted down. When better to look at sugar? Video, Audio
Poll: Only 43% of Kiwis regard Matariki as an important holiday
Matariki will be celebrated on June 24 next year. While most people are happy for any excuse to take a day off work, a new poll from Research New Zealand shows that less than half of us rate the day… Audio
Kieran McAnulty pushes bill to scrap Easter alcohol sale limits
A member's bill that would remove alcohol sale restrictions over Easter, on Christmas Day and Anzac Day is gaining momentum, with a push to use a new rule to get it before Parliament.
Labour's Kieran… Audio
Songs of Faith
For the Easter season, William Dart looks at a compilation release of classic 1970s black American gospel, and a new album from Harry Connick Jr. Audio
