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
World'Crime against humanity': 600 bodies found at Indigenous schoolGround-penetrating radar resulted in 751 ''hits,'' indicating at least 600 bodies.24 Jun 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Serious concern': National MP takes aim at leeway given to grieving gang membersPolice cordoned off a major road for procession which included motorbike burnouts.18 Jun 04:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Huge gang funeral procession closes Auckland streetsFuneral procession leaves central Auckland suburb and rides south.18 Jun 02:08 AM
WorldRemains of 215 indigenous children found buried in Canadian church schoolThe school was set up by the Roman Catholic church in 1890, and was closed in 1969.28 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandChurch unaware its former choir director had faced sex allegationsJames Tibbles was an organist at St Patrick's Cathedral.20 Apr 07:03 AM
WorldChild sex abuse case: US priest posted list of girls' names on his bedroom door every nightPriest accused of sexual abuse of orphans at shelter he founded.08 Apr 03:04 AM
New ZealandEaster: A vision of the world made rightChurch leaders unite with an Easter message02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal wants to know why predator priest was sent to schoolPompallier College's principal has urged any other abuse survivors to come forward.26 Mar 04:29 AM
New Zealand'They have been raised to believe they don't sin': Priest slams Church's hierarchyA theologian blames the structure of the Catholic Church for abuse by priests.23 Mar 10:36 PM
