Ryan Bridge TODAYAre religious leaders getting too political? Bishop Steve Lowe weighs in | Ryan Bridge TODAYThe Bishop of Auckland and president of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Steve Lowe, discusses the big issues, both local and global. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch21 Apr 08:28 PM
New ZealandPolice still searching for missing Kiwi monk despite diocese's 'presumed death' claimJustin Evans, originally from Christchurch, vanished from the monastery on April 11. 16 Apr 08:11 PM
New ZealandName secrecy continued for man from religious group accused of rape, strangulationHe faces charges of assaulting three women but his name is suppressed.15 Apr 01:40 AM
PremiumAucklandSecretive $4.2m church deal leaves single private home overlooking Navy base, warships14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'quiet revival' - three young Kiwi Christians describe how they found GodWatch03 Apr 11:00 PM
EntertainmentBear Grylls on faith, being a 'lost boy' and retelling Jesus' 'actual' life story02 Apr 08:45 PM
New Zealand'May God's plan for your life come to fruition': Rapist's court prayer retraumatises victim29 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan from religious organisation in court on rape and strangulation chargesThe 45-year-old is charged with rape, strangulation and indecent assault.25 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandMan from religious organisation charged with rape and strangulation, due in court todayThe 45-year-old is charged with rape, strangulation and indecent assault.24 Mar 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Massive security threat': Defence Force pays $4.2m for church overlooking naval base, warshipsAll parties to the July sale have signed non-disclosure 'gag' agreements.18 Mar 04:59 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing dynamics': Inside the private groups helping cult leavers rebuild their livesGroups in Christchurch and Auckland now meet fortnightly in secret venues.18 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldItaly buys rare Caravaggio portrait for $58.7mMonsignor Maffeo Barberini was elected to the papacy in 1623.10 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldPair charged with terrorist offences over New York explosives incidentPolice say Emir Balat shouted 'Allahu akbar' as he threw a nail bomb.09 Mar 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTeak Construction liquidation: Max Key caught in $7.9m failureSubcontractors complained they were owed large amounts over extensive periods of time.09 Mar 05:05 AM
WorldThe four men who could save – or destroy – IranTehran’s new leaders will have to decide whether they want a deal or a fight to the death.04 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandThe atheist priest who reckons we have a thing or two to learn from religion'What religion does is it's always pushing people to go further beyond.'04 Mar 02:42 AM
New ZealandGloriavale ex-leader wins appeal, avoids jail for 20 years of sex offendingCrown lawyers had argued prison was needed given his role as Gloriavale leader.03 Mar 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow Israel lost Americans: Gallup finds a shift in support towards PalestiniansNew York Times opinion: Gallup has tracked US views of the Mideast conflict for 25 years.01 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldIran clerics declare vengeance as anti-US riots spreadPakistan and Iraq have the largest Shia Muslim populations after Iran.01 Mar 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAn Afghan hero the Taliban didn’t expectNew York Times: Futsal player Alireza Ahmadi is part of the Hazara minority.26 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi woman detained in Indonesia after alleged violent Ramadan prayer outburst with machetesThe island hotspot is a popular destination for tourists.26 Feb 06:19 AM
WorldBritish counter-terror police investigate mosque axemanThe incident occurred at the Manchester Central Mosque during Ramadan prayers.25 Feb 08:16 PM
WorldSonny Bill Williams, the $6m luxury fundraiser and the stalled mosque projectThe Hurstville Masjid project has raised almost $6m from community donors.24 Feb 12:52 AM
Herald NOWHow to spot a cult recruiterReligious History expert Peter Lineham joins Herald NOW as Canterbury University students are warned of aggressive recruiting tactics on campus. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch22 Feb 08:51 PM
WorldArab countries condemn US ambassador's remarks on Israel's right to Mideast landMike Huckabee said of the state’s biblical right 'It would be fine if they took it all'.21 Feb 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentMiriam Margolyes: New Zealand has very gentle people. Even the criminalsThe actor talks New Zealand, religion and why Hollywood feared her.21 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandEx-Gloriavale leader appeals 'manifestly excessive' jail sentence for sex abuse Howard Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years. 19 Feb 03:02 AM
ChristchurchUni students warned over ‘aggressive' recruiting by 'cults', unofficial groups on campusStudents who feel pressured are urged to contact university security or chaplaincy.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGOP congressman who says he supports dogs over Muslims faces calls to resignLeading Democrat calls Randy Fine ‘an Islamophobic, disgusting and unrepentant bigot'.18 Feb 02:04 AM
WorldA 400th birthday: St Peter's Basilica gets terrace cafe, translated MassThe world’s largest church was consecrated on November 18, 1626.16 Feb 08:16 PM