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
New Zealand'Where you're going to end up': Priest scared victims by showing corpsesSurvivors tell of being shown dead bodies and being made to clean out coffins.09 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandDisabled child was killed at Christchurch school - Royal Commission witnessThe boy was told to "shut up" and take the medication, and allegedly died soon after.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSt John of God abuse at Marylands School focus of inquiryThe treatment of boys with learning disabilities at Marylands School is starting today.08 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandCatholic Church says abuse cases not yet referred to policeThe church reported 1680 cases of alleged abuse - with 592 individuals named.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply ashamed': NZ Catholic Church reveals scale of abuse for first timeSurvivors say the reported abuse was likely a "tiny fraction" of overall abuse.31 Jan 11:57 PM
LifestyleMaybe the Pope's right ... The huge rise of the 'dog baby'Maybe the Pope's right, we are putting dogs above kids when we feel the need to nurture.07 Jan 07:36 PM
Lifestyle'Selfish': Pope slams choice of pets over parenthoodPope Francis criticises those who opt for pets over parenthood, says it 'diminishes us'.05 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Aotearoa's first saint in the making and her ties with the Whanganui regionThe rich history of Whanganui's Jerusalem and its French nun Suzanne Aubert.30 Dec 10:07 PM
New ZealandCatholic cover up: Former cop lifts lid on child sex abuse investigationCop who led the Marylands School child sex investigation speaks about case for first time14 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch 16-year-old accused of murdering Levi Haami appears in courtThe teen accused of murdering Levi Haami in Christchurch has appeared in court.05 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire rips through Christchurch heritage mansion Antonio HallInvestigators will be at the site today to determine the cause of the blaze.04 Nov 09:57 PM
New ZealandChurch orders investigation into former Dunedin priestRome directs an inquiry to be held into complaint about Father Fivins Chittilappilly.10 Oct 05:03 PM
World'Possessed' bishop leaves church for writer of Satanic eroticaThe Pope urged Xavier Novell to undergo an exorcism, sources say, but he refused.08 Sep 12:19 AM
World'The pope needs your prayers': Pope Francis hospitalisedIt's the pope's first known hospital treatment since he was elected to the papacy in 2013.04 Jul 05:16 PM
World'Mass murder': Indigenous group finds more remains of native CanadiansIndigenous leaders call for church to be held accountable for attempted 'genocide'.01 Jul 02:56 AM
