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Second Northland Two by Twos member charged with sex offences to stand trial
The 80-year-old faces a number of charges.
'Your god does not condone this': Witnesses who confronted New Lynn terrorist speak at inquest
Two shoppers speak about coming face-to-face with a knifeman.
Canterbury priest who took his life may have been financial abuse victim - coroner
Father Geoff Gray was found dead in Akaroa on November 29 last year.
'Knocking down walls': New pope vows change amid global challenges
Dignitaries who attended included Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice-President JD Vance.
The surprising health benefits of becoming Pope
New York Times: Such a demanding job can be good for the brain and body.
Kiwi selected to help choose new Archbishop of Canterbury
Isaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury
Jeremy Renner experienced something extraordinary when he was near death. Why?
New York Times: Scientists have spent decades trying to explain near-death experiences.
Pope Leo XIV raises spectre of 'third world war' in first Sunday address
The 267th pontiff has addressed turbulent current events head-on.
New Pope celebrated as Auckland War Memorial Museum closes | NZ Herald News Update
The new pope is celebrated worldwide as Auckland closes it's war memorial museum for asbestos cleaning. Video / NZ Herald
First American pope's views on Trump, Vance over immigration
Thousands packed into St Peter’s Square and cheered as the new pope appeared.
What does the papal name Leo mean?
The 267th pope is joining a group of 13 other popes who took the name Leo.
'Not a grandstander': How a quiet US missionary became Pope Leo XIV
New York Times: Robert Prevost has pushed back hard against MAGA-style Christian ideology.
'A fair bit of division': What NZ Catholics want from the next Pope
NZ Catholics hope the next Pope continues Francis’ focus on unity and minorities.
Two by Twos: More people come forward to police with abuse allegations
Police say more people have reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.
Conclave: The world's most secretive voting process
Michael Morrah explains what's happening inside Rome's Sistine Chapel. Video / Corey Fleming
Scandals, sniping and 'church speak': Tensions rise ahead of papal conclave
Three days before the largest papal conclave ever, campaigns and intrigues are swirling.
'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence
Ex-members are speaking out en masse about the Two by Twos church. They explain why.
Trump posts spoof picture of himself dressed as Pope
The US President joked about being the next Pope before the conclave on May 7.
US conservatives push for hard-right papal candidate
Washington Post: Some conservatives hope for a traditionalist successor to Pope Francis.
Pope Francis, the unlikely movie star: Six films show his cinematic appeal
New York Times: On screen, he was seen as a character both admired and controversial.
On The Up: 'It's so much bigger than music' - Kiwi singer's journey from refugee to pop inspiration
'I’m so grateful to even have a bad day, because I’m alive'.
'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claims
Sect head overseer Wayne Dean says he has not been contacted the FBI or police.
Pope Francis' funeral: All you need to know as thousands gather to mourn
Between 200,000 and 500,000 mourners are expected at Pope Francis' funeral today.
US Army pilot's LSD religious defence rejected in court hearing
Kyle Riester allegedly shipped 1797 LSD orders, earning more than NZ$200,000.
Pope Francis’ funeral: who’s attending?
At least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance.
Pope Francis begins lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
The Pope will lie in state at St Peter's Basilica until his funeral on Saturday.
'Who am I to judge': Pope Francis' impactful legacy of inclusivity
He was the first Latin American pope and served for 12 years.