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Exorcisms on the rise in New Zealand

Exorcisms and spiritual deliverance are on the rise in New Zealand, even among those who aren't Christian, some deliverance ministers say.

Isis calls for attacks on Christians

Isis has ordered its supporters in the West to carry out more attacks on Christians, in the latest issue of its monthly online magazine, Dabiq.

Bible used to justify alleged abuse

A Whanganui man used Old Testament bible verses to say his alleged sexual abuse against a teenager was consensual, a court has heard.

Toxic smell worrying Christchurch

Christchurch residents are being urged to call the Fire Service or Environment Canterbury if they smell gas.

Now lets all pray, on Skype?

Under radical plans being considered by the Church of Scotland, the rites could be administered online via services such as Skype.

Gloriavale leaders defend tax status

Leaders of the Gloriavale Christian Community have opened up to the public after revelations the group has more than $40 million in assets.

Gloriavale assets grow to more than $40m

The 400 to 500-strong community has a tax-exempt charity operating as the Christian Church Community Trust.

Let your Christmas light shine on others

Church bestows message of hope, peace, joy and love.

Zain Ali: Let's show goodwill towards Islam at Christmas

Can there be goodwill toward Islam? I believe there can be goodwill, but this will require us to look beyond the likes of Isis and al-Qaeda, writes Zain Ali.

A theatre full of superstars

Kiwi fans of one of the world's most popular stage shows will get a chance to be cast members for one night only " and they won't even have to audition.

Isis tells Christians to convert or face death

The largest flight of Christians in the Middle East since the massacre of Armenians in Turkey during World War I continues as Isis stick to its hardline policies.

Do you have to be saintly to be a saint?

You don't have to be all that saintly to be a saint, as even Catholic clerics attest. But then, canonisation has long been more about politics than purity.

Michael Hewat: It's Christ-mas, whatever we call it

Samoa: Word fell on fertile ground

Missionary messages still resonate in the islands, writes Robyn Yousef.

Revealed: Hand of God in schools

A survey shows one in three state primary and intermediate schools teaches religious instruction, triggering a debate about what kids are being taught.

Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury have positive first meeting

Church auctions controversial billboard

A church in central Auckland is auctioning one of its controversial 'Jesus coming out' billboards on Trade Me.

Funpark foes battle for revellers' cash

Thrill-seekers at the long-running Auckland Easter Show have been left disappointed after its main ride provider set up a rival event, breaking a 60-year tradition.