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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.

Holy war from friends' row

Christian communities across Pakistan have launched angry protests after a Muslim mob set fire to a Christian neighbourhood in Lahore.

Blasphemy laws pose risk for minorities

Christian community leaders in Lahore say the violence unleashed on the Pakistani city's Joseph colony erupted after a drinking session involving two friends, one Muslim and the other Christian.

$1m church sold to Buddhist group

Christianity is losing out

In the battle for believers, Christianity is losing out to religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam.