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Catholic Church in US state 'covered up 500 cases of sexual abuse of minors'
Serious questions raised about the church's response to the crisis.
Sexual abuse survivor hopes to meet the Pope
A Dunedin survivor of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church is heading to the Vatican.
The 'Father Christmas' giving away $100 bills and burgers
Father Jim Sichko has a mandate from the Pope: Go forth and do good deeds.
'He was a monster': Survivor shines light on dark past
Victim of a Marist Brother who raped children speaks out.
Losing faith: Tiny order of French nuns takes on Vatican
Nuns threaten to renounce their vows following a decision by the Vatican.
St Stephen's School old boys plan early unofficial reopening
Old boys plan to open a "transitional" school in 2020, five years before official plans.
Christian mum confronted by school staff wearing this shirt
The mother visited her child's primary school to discuss its gay pride march.
US Congresswoman tells of how she survived Jonestown
Jackie Speier was shot five times point blank as she tried to rescue cult members.
Gifts from Prime Minister well received, and symbolic of commitment
Prime Minister's symbolic gifts appreciated, play by children well received
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The false Armistice and the Kiwi flu that killed a quarter of Samoans
Armistice pandemic swept through New Zealand and Pacific islands.
Principal hires employment lawyer in McAuley High School dispute
Education Ministry met school board last night but has yet to decide on intervention.
Priest criticises Catholic Church's handling of historic sex abuse claims
Father Vaughan Leslie says church's response here and abroad helped fuel 'abuse crisis'.
Ministry may act this week after alleged assault at Auckland school
Ministry poised to act after teacher warned by police and principal took leave.
Māori protesters ordered off Hato Petera College site
Court finds Church claim "seems overwhelming" but refuses to authorise use of force.
Church seeks order to evict protesters from Hato Petera College
Two rival claimants appeared in the High Court claiming to represent the occupying group.
Grey Lynn boarding house tenants have nowhere to go
Tenants still in boarding house have nowhere to go.
Jackson's charter school will stay open as integrated school
Willie Jackson's charter school becomes state integrated school, but expansion deferred.
The Pope suggests the Devil is behind sex abuse cover-up scandal
The head of the Catholic church said the Devil "had it in" for bishops.
Kiwi victims of Catholic paedophile priest still sought
It's thought there's likely more victims of Father Denis McAlinden in New Zealand.
Your view: Racetracks for the chop; Castlecliff needs help; McCain not such a good guy
Readers have their say: Racetracks; aggro in Castlecliff; John McCain; and rates rip-offs
New York Catholic dioceses subpoenaed in sex abuse probe
Church leaders vow to work with investigation into handling of sex abuse allegations.
Lance O'Sullivan proposes military school in Northcote
Dr Lance O'Sullivan says Vanguard and other charter schools have been good for Māori.
Church rejects inquiry recommendation
Australia's royal commission has been investigating since 2012.
Hato Petera College may become hostel only
Hato Petera's last student has moved to Manurewa High School.
Comment: Letter that shook the Catholic Church
COMMENT: Damning claims have pushed long-simmering tension into war.
Revealed: Church knew about predator priest for 28 years
The Catholic church knew in 1966 that the priest had been accused of molesting girls.
'We saw nuns kill children': Horror claims about orphanage
New four-year investigative report finds corroboration for the horror claims.
Pope Francis long knew of Cardinal's abuses and must resign, Archbishop says
7000-word attack targets Pope Francis' allies in the Vatican.
Your say: Sweeping claim not right about Whanganui rubbish collection
Readers get it off their chest: Rubbish bags, assisted dying, the Treaty and Donald Trump
Scandal of cesspit babies: Bodies of 800 kids were thrown in a sewage tank by nuns
Pope's visit leads to calls for Catholic Church to exhume site at former home.
Pope will meet with sex abuse victims during Ireland visit
Outrage among rank-and-file Catholics in Ireland over latest revelations.
The church serving up meals for all
Always a meal on a Monday eve for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.