TalanoaBad taste: Naked Samoans address backlash over controversial Last Supper posterOscar Kightley says the comedy troupe 'should have known better'.08 Apr 10:18 PM
KahuWhy Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incidentPolice found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWould Jesus vote for Act? Church leaders respondDavid Seymour may be joking but he's still missing the point, say Christian leaders.19 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church firesPolice say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.25 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church firesWitnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.23 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.22 Feb 10:28 PM
WorldGay men can train as priests but don’t flaunt it: Italy ChurchThey can train to become Catholic priests but not if they 'support so-called gay culture'.11 Jan 02:36 AM
New ZealandHot cross what? Easter buns on sale six days after ChristmasBuns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.31 Dec 01:20 AM
Lifestyle'Ruined Christmas': Schoolkids in tears after vicar says Santa isn't realThe Reverend had to apologise after parents complained about his ‘disgusting’ comments.14 Dec 12:22 AM
New ZealandNeonatal nurse one of two women killed in rural Auckland crashTegan Hill, 25, was working in her "dream career" when a crash claimed her life.03 Dec 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Time to go well beyond sorry': What NZ churches have to do after abuse in care reportA survivor abused by four clergymen believes churches can change - but are not there yet.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLosing our religion: Why have Kiwis stopped believing in God?The latest Census shows a majority have no religious faith. We look for the reasons.25 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow a house burglar led to one of Tauranga’s most effective charitiesCampbell Hill put his hand up to mentor the teen who broke into his house.21 Oct 01:28 AM
WorldBritish clergyman dies during night of drug-fuelled sex with priestThe unnamed clergyman travelled to Belgium for a papal visit, according to reports.05 Oct 10:26 PM
KahuReverend Dr Te Hira Paenga is keeping the Anglican faithReverend Dr Te Hira Paenga graduated with a PhD in theology.22 Aug 06:45 PM
KahuConnecting Christianity and MāoritangaMāori and Christianity go hand in hand, according to Reverend Dr Te Hira Paenga after graduating with a PhD in theology from the University of Otago. Video / Te AoWatch22 Aug 12:57 AM
New ZealandSincere Standtrue 'miserable' before death at Gloriavale'It was like he'd been murdered by the community,' former Gloriavale member says.16 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandJehovah’s Witnesses lose last-ditch court case over abuse in care reportThe church was trying to block part of a report about abuse in care that is about them.23 Jul 06:48 AM
New ZealandBilingual service for Matariki in ElthamNau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.23 Jun 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It plays on my mind': NZ church members allege abuse within sect probed by FBIThe church has thousands of members in New Zealand.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last oneThe original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after quake damage.21 Apr 06:38 AM
New ZealandGloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viableThe plan was simply a list of actions, without timeframes or concrete details.14 Apr 05:43 AM
LifestyleKiwi Graeme Walls reflects on 40 years of changing lives on Mercy ShipsMercy Ships specialises in free, life-changing surgeries for people in need.07 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleHow Māori minister wants to change banks’ ethics from the inside'A bank ought not to exist simply to make impossible sums of money.'31 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldPope overcomes health concerns to lead Easter Sunday MassThousands attend the Mass at St Peter’s Square.31 Mar 05:19 PM
WorldIslamic State attackers publish selfie following Moscow attackThe group announced it wanted to inflict damage on a ‘large crowd of Christians'.23 Mar 10:11 PM
Lifestyle‘I will not feed a demon’: YouTuber abused her child with religious extremismRuby Franke sentenced to up to 30 years in prison after admitting to abusing her children.23 Mar 04:23 AM
New ZealandInternational world day of prayer gives Palestinian women chance to be heardRev Kim Wright is pleased this year's service has been designed by Palestinian women.28 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland student top of the world in religious studiesChristian Domilies aced his exams and got the world's highest score in religious studies.16 Feb 08:22 PM
LifestyleGlobal ecology org chief on rekindling joy after car crash killed his wife'When I came out of my coma, my kids told me Miranda was gone.'11 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPraise be! Pentecostal church buys Penrose base from BaptistsA 1.3ha Penrose property beside a high school has changed hands: what next for the site?23 Jan 04:00 PM
RoyalsHuge royal tradition Prince William could be set to changeThe Prince of Wales allegedly thinks he isn't the right fit for the role.16 Jan 11:45 PM
WorldSuspected bomb kills at least four worshippers at church in PhilippinesA powerful explosion bomb ripped through a Catholic Mass.03 Dec 03:46 AM
Lifestyle'There was anger, bitterness': Mum of school tragedy victim on forgiveness'I live by that forgiveness principle,' says mum Nikki Bray.22 Oct 08:00 PM
