New ZealandVictim wants church to take responsibility for abuseA man haunted by childhood memories of sexual abuse at a Catholic orphanage just wants someone to acknowledge there was wrongdoing.09 Apr 02:10 AM
Opinion<i>Peter Lyons:</i> Petty gossip? Church hierarchy is out of touchPeter Lyons, a teacher at St Peter's College, writes that abuse scandals are a legacy of centuries of intolerance of critical self-analysis.08 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandVictim group: Abuse inquiry won't helpAbuse support groups say the investigations into the Catholic clergy abuse allegations are in the best interests of the church, not the victims.08 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandChurch scandal: Paedophile monks releasedTwo monks jailed in NZ's most notorious Catholic sexual abuse scandal have been released on parole after serving less than half their sentences.06 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandReligious message in billboard's graffiti - churchAn Auckland church says its Easter billboard was vandalised because of a disagreement over Jesus' knowledge of his own fate.05 Apr 12:51 AM
WorldArchbishop retreats after unholy rowAn war of words between the Catholic and Protestant churches culminated yesterday in an apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury.04 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandChurch billboard vandalised againAn inner city Auckland church which made world headlines with its Christmas message has had its Easter billboard targeted by vandals.04 Apr 04:22 AM
New ZealandChurch's Easter billboard has Christ using youthful slangThe St Matthew-in-the-City church is hoping its Easter billboard will be as much food for thought as its Christmas hoarding was - but without the controversy.31 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandASA: Jesus' mother sex billboard not offensiveSt Matthew-in-the-City is pleased, but not surprised, at the ASA's ruling that its controversial Christmas billboard was not offensive.29 Mar 03:54 AM
WorldPope considers urgent synod on abuse scandalAn embattled Pope Benedict XVI is coming under mounting pressure to deal with the worsening child abuse scandal.28 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny assault chargeThe son of a Destiny Church pastor has been charged with indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl, who was placed in the care of a churchgoer by an organisation run by his mother.27 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAuction of Destiny covenant ring angers churchAn online auction listing for one of Brian Tamaki's covenant rings says the auction is an opportunity to own "a weird piece of New Zealand history".26 Mar 05:58 AM