New ZealandMayor slammed for comparing himself to JesusNorth Shore Mayor Andrew Williams is facing fresh criticism over an Easter email to councillors, which began: "Two blokes got crucified this week..."17 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTamaki to counsel pastorsBrian Tamaki is personally counselling the pastors linked to a scandal involving inappropriate conduct with foster children.10 Apr 04:00 PM
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