New ZealandMiner who avoided Pike River blast faces anxious waitHe avoided yesterday's Pike River blast by minutes - now a miner waits for news of trapped workmates.20 Nov 12:18 AM
TravelPoland: Priest's giant statue is 'world's tallest Christ'Soaring 36m towards the heavens, a new statue in Poland has dethroned the landmark Jesus of Rio de Janeiro as the world's tallest statue of Christ.07 Nov 09:10 PM
New ZealandNew shrine to mark saint's Remuera timeA shrine to Saint Mary of The Cross MacKillop was unveiled in Auckland yesterday.17 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldPilgrims in Rome for canonisation of Australian nunMary MacKillop, who died more than 100 years ago, had strong ties to New Zealand.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandA blessing on both sidesThe canonisation of Mary MacKillop will have a special resonance in Otago's Arrowtown, writes Shane Gilchrist.15 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldAustralia to get first saintMary MacKillop (1842-1909) is set to become Australia's first saint.14 Oct 11:07 PM
WorldDonald Trump may seek US PresidencyOne of America's richest and most well-known men may make a run for the White House.06 Oct 12:21 AM
Opinion<i>Dominic Lawson:</i> Pope Benedict wins over doubtersThe <i>Independent</i>'s Dominic Lawson writes about how the Pope won a lot of friends on his recent visit to Britain.21 Sep 09:30 PM
WorldSainthood for Mother TeresaMother Teresa of Calcutta will be made an official saint of the Roman Catholic Church tomorrow, just 19 years after her death.02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSusan Boyle's Pope honour Susan Boyle has spoken of her honour at being chosen to sing for Pope Benedict XVI when he visits Glasgow in September. 25 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Who needs enemies when Friends of Monte are on the rampage?12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPrincipal 'gutted' by boys' theft spreeThe principal of an elite Australian Catholic college has suspended a group of boys allegedly involved in a $6000 theft spree in Queenstown.19 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandChurch forces 'secular NZ' retreatThe Human Rights Commission has bowed to Catholic Church objections to a statement that NZ was a secular state and religion was only for the "private sphere".13 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldDioceses oust abusers they had pledged to monitorAt the peak of the Roman Catholic clergy sex abuse crisis, the discipline plan American bishops adopted prompted dioceses to remove nearly all accused clergy from the priesthood.05 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldAussie Archbishop says sorry to abuse victims'I once again express my deep sorrow and offer a sincere and unreserved apology to all victims of sexual abuse,' says Archbishop Denis Hart.03 Jul 12:51 AM
WorldPope's pantry a hymn to glories of greaseThe German Pontiff's favourite recipes are a suicidal mix of fried, buttery and carnivorous pleasures.20 Jun 04:00 PM
