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
WorldGod 'cannot bless sin': Vatican bars gay union blessingThe Vatican holds that gay people must be treated with dignity and respect.15 Mar 04:24 PM
TravelPope's trip to Iraq a 'bad idea' say expertsNo one wants to tell Pope Francis to call off the visit, apart from these virologists.28 Feb 06:47 PM
New ZealandPriest under investigation for sexual misconductAssistant priest of Mercy Parish being investigated for sexual misconduct.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool lunches feed pensioners in lockdown"I didn't realise it was so good, and I'm grateful that the kids are getting this."17 Feb 03:18 AM
WorldSitting on billions, Catholic dioceses amassed billions in taxpayer aidInvestigation finds Catholic church received billions in cash handouts.04 Feb 10:51 PM
EducationLocal Focus: New Pāpāmoa school opensThe Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is open for business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Feb 04:39 AM
New ZealandOnly a fraction of church abuse victims coming forward - advocateVictims speaking to the royal commission are just the tip of the iceberg, advocate says.24 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandHow to teach skills for workplace of next generationTeachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.22 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Shameful history': Irish PM to apologise for Catholic church baby death scandal"My heart is breaking for every survivor"12 Jan 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessScrooge leaves $122m fortune to ChurchPenny-pinching farmer who preferred golf over church on Sundays bequeaths church $122m.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMoney and God: NZ's richest religionsOrganised religion owns $11b: But which church has built the biggest financial base?25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas hope for Aotearoa: Message from church leadersGlad tidings of joy needed more than ever in a year of Covid-19.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand250,000 Kiwis estimated to have been abused in state and faith based careReport shows the number of people passing through care possibly six times higher.15 Dec 05:38 PM
New Zealand'Sexually abusing in the name of Jesus. How disgusting'A victim says pent-up frustration prompted him to stab a convicted paedophile in prison.11 Dec 08:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Catholic Church 'playbook': Sexual abuse victims relate similar responsesThe Catholic Church was in the spotlight this week at hearings held in Auckland.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother raped by priest says church leaders failed herAnn-Marie Shelley criticised senior church leaders at abuse inquiry hearing.01 Dec 11:38 PM
WorldCardinal Pell on the Vatican and vindicationPell and his supporters believe he was scapegoated for clergy sexual abuse in Australia.01 Dec 12:34 AM
New ZealandCatholic Church told sexual abuse victim that abuse was not criminal, offered him $5000'Mr F', now 81, says he and his son were abused at Catholic schools 30 years apart.30 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandSexual abuse victim says abuser was quietly moved to South Island schoolThe victim's only wish was for his abusers' portraits to be removed from the school walls30 Nov 04:17 AM
New ZealandCatholic Church loses bid to keep abusers secret"Any other outcome would have been outrageous," victims advocate says.25 Nov 11:46 PM
New ZealandFresh inquiry into NZ bishop over sex abuse spanning 30 yearsDid Bishop take proper action when he received abuse complaints spanning 30 years?17 Nov 05:17 PM
WorldPolish bishops defend John Paul II after McCarrick reportPolish bishops defend St John Paul II for his treatment of former cardinal Theo McCarrick.13 Nov 09:46 PM
New Zealand'We learned to be wary of him': Former pupil alleges Rosmini College music teacher groped himFormer Rosmini students were wary of Brother William Jackson who left the school suddenly.27 Oct 03:58 AM
WorldBlack Washington archbishop's rise marks a historic momentWashington DC has just appointed the first Black US prelate to become a cardinal.25 Oct 08:35 PM
TravelThe secret artworks hidden in Auckland's churchesDiscover the significant sacral art hidden in suburban Auckland.25 Oct 12:00 AM
