Kahu'Always a kōrero to a name and a meaning': The family who's stayed in Taemaro Bay for centuriesSandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Never happened': Cardinal to resume 'public activities', sexual abuse claims dismissedThe allegations dated back to the 1970s.05 Jun 05:46 AM
New Zealand'Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelinesChildren as young as 7 were mocked and laughed at by parents, a Christchurch mum says.25 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs supernatural claims spread, the Vatican updates its rules on themNew York Times: The new guidelines were approved by Pope Francis this month.20 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last oneThe original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after quake damage.21 Apr 06:38 AM
WorldChip advert causes 'outrage'Outcry over ‘blasphemous’ and ‘offensive’ clip in which ‘Christ is reduced to a crisp’.09 Apr 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Ngāti Whātua on iwi consultation; Waiheke marina bosses set sail; big hospital expansionWhat does a hapū leader say about consultation? What next for Waiheke Marina chiefs?08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘You’re kidding me’: Hidden graves found under city church during renosThe graves may have been covered in the 1960s to squeeze in more pews.15 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandEx-Marist Brother receives fourth sentence for sex abuse on schoolchildrenKevin Healy argued for suppression despite being named in multiple articles already.29 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careProperty Insider: Catholic college in Drury to open; Downtown Carpark alternativeSt Ignatius of Loyola to have nearly 340 pupils when it opens in February.05 Dec 02:20 AM
WorldPope forcibly removes leading conservative US bishopBishop Joseph Strickland is a conservative who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.11 Nov 08:38 PM
WorldVatican beatifies Polish family killed for hiding JewsThe Ulmas were killed by Nazi troops in 1944, along with the eight Jews they were hiding.10 Sep 07:49 AM
PremiumPremiumInflation‘Tax the rich’ rally planned for Auckland'Anger rising' at inequality: Church deacon, unions among wealth tax rally backers.09 Aug 11:32 PM
New ZealandChurch accused of performing unlicensed exorcismsClaims include other abuses of power, as well as performing exorcisms on children.26 Jul 09:49 AM
World‘Long live the Pope!’: Francis uplifted by St Peters Square crowdTwo days after being discharged from the hospital, Pope Francis resumed his duties.18 Jun 10:33 PM
New ZealandLeaked email reveals principal's hope floods would distract from abuse publicityEmail 'illustrates a complete lack of understanding of survivor trauma,' advocate says.08 Feb 06:04 PM
WorldPope accuses critics of exploiting Pope Benedict XVI’s deathPope Francis accused his critics of trying to score ideological points with the church.05 Feb 10:32 PM
WorldHundreds gather for Cardinal George Pell’s Sydney funeralHeavy police presence as mourners, and protesters carrying rainbow flags, gather.02 Feb 12:30 AM
WorldPope Francis clarifies his homosexuality and sin comments in note'When I said it is a sin, I was simply referring to Catholic moral teaching.'29 Jan 07:52 PM
New ZealandCatholic Church in NZ to change how it responds to sexual abuseVictims had complained to a Royal Commission about the church's handling of allegations.10 Jan 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentAuckland Catholic rest home losing $100,000 a month set to closeEnormous emotional and physical cost on residents, staff and the health system.31 Oct 05:54 PM
New ZealandCatholic school confirms it has not removed portrait of alleged abuser despite victim's requestOne victim's family said his only request was that his abuser's picture was taken down.18 Oct 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careAuckland Catholic rest home losing $100,000 a month due to critical staff shortageA number of other rest homes and charity-based places have shut down lately too.09 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHemopereki Simon: The Pope in a war bonnet? Give me a breakOPINION: Researcher in indigenous politics is stunned to see images of the Pope in Canada.28 Jul 12:00 AM
World'Deplorable' missionary abuses: Pope set to apologise to Indigenous groupsThe gesture set the tone of what Francis has said is a 'penitential pilgrimage'.24 Jul 10:35 PM
PoliticsNigerians in NZ heartbroken at church shootingMany Kiwi Nigerians are from the region where diabolical shooting happened.06 Jun 03:49 AM
World'Our hearts are heavy': Over 50 feared dead in Nigeria church attackMany children were reportedly among the dead after gunmen targeted a church.05 Jun 07:31 PM
WorldIs Pope Francis stepping down? Rumours about future of pontiff growSpeculation in Italian media suggests the 85-year-old might resign.05 Jun 07:04 PM
New ZealandCatholic Church urged to act after damning abuse figures revealedMost of the abuse alleged against priests and brothers was for sexual harm of children.01 Jun 04:41 AM
LifestylePope Francis sings praises of 'demonised' mothers-in-lawThey might be "a bit peculiar" but they should not be made fun of, he said.28 Apr 06:35 AM
WorldIndigenous tell Pope of abuses at Canada residential schoolsIndigenous leaders spoke of the abuse they suffered at the hands of Catholic priests.28 Mar 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe $2b stock poised to exit the NZXZ set for exit, Pushpay 'oversold', Air NZ's capital raise and Rivian's regrets.18 Mar 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui"She's like an icon really. She's very special."27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a minor religious order became a major abuse scandalA former nun with years of inside knowledge was among those to give evidence.18 Feb 04:00 PM
