PremiumPremiumOpinionRob RattenburyRob Rattenbury: It’s a matter of faithOPINION: Many in New Zealand society have moved on from active religious worship.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leader allegedly injured in West Coast car crashThree people were involved in a car crash on the South Island's West Coast.03 Sep 06:42 AM
WorldSaudi man receives death penalty for posts online, latest case in wide-ranging crackdown on dissentMan sentenced to death over social media posts on X and YouTube.30 Aug 08:50 PM
WorldEx-Catholic cardinal not fit to stand trial on abuse chargesOnce-powerful Roman Catholic Cardinal will not stand trial on charges of sexual assault.30 Aug 08:23 PM
CrimeTwo men plead guilty to attempted murder of popular Auckland radio hostThe victim was attacked in his driveway in December 2020.29 Aug 10:07 PM
New ZealandLanguage barrier key element as defendant takes the stand in rape trialThe defence case began in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.25 Aug 11:06 PM
TravelBali travel operator speaks out on tourism rules as Task Force put visitors on noticeThe crackdown goes beyond eat, pray, pamphlet, as Bali's Tourism Task force start work.21 Aug 12:05 AM
New ZealandRules protect predators: Inside Jehovah's Witness sex abuse claimsChurch members kept in the dark about child sex offending.15 Aug 08:39 PM
WorldTaliban settle as rulers, women and girls pay the priceThe Taliban face no significant opposition that could topple them.15 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandElder alleges order to destroy evidence in child sex abuse casesWhistleblower asked to check all 'judicial cases' in congregation's confidential files.14 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandAlfred Ngaro explains why he turned his back on National Party to launch New Zeal“Some of the values of the National Party have drifted away from me.”13 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandEleven alleged paedophiles active within Jehovah's Witnesses churchAlmost a dozen members with child sex abuse convictions or subject to serious allegations.13 Aug 07:38 PM
WorldMosque collapses during prayers, killing seven worshippersTwenty-three people were taken to hospital after part of the mosque's roof fell in.12 Aug 02:25 AM
PoliticsFormer National Party minister set to launch new Christian partyNgaro admits it’s late to be launching a party.10 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandFrank Film: The art of forgivenessFarid Ahmed is an aspiration born out of personal and community tragedy.07 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Generational divide’: Younger Jews questioning support of Israel over Palestine occupation'Younger Jews are building their own organisations and challenging their elders.'06 Aug 09:00 PM
EntertainmentAdidas selling Yeezy shoes to benefit anti-hate groupsThe sportswear company broke ties with Kanye West following his antisemitic comments.03 Aug 06:29 PM
CrimeChurch groups say restrictions on gatherings breach of human rightsFree To Be Church Trust has gone to the Court of Appeal over the Covid restrictions.02 Aug 02:29 AM
WorldUkraine moves Christmas Day holiday, denouncing Russian-imposed traditionsThe law also moves the Day of Ukrainian Statehood.30 Jul 04:24 AM
AirlinesDeputy PM, Rob Fyfe unveil new anti-slavery rule proposalRules would require companies to be "transparent" about supply chains.28 Jul 12:45 AM
TravelWorship or Tourism? Famous churches overwhelmed by millions of tourists“The temple needs to be a place for services and not a theme park,” said one local.23 Jul 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Worse than carnage': Anonymous 'intimidating' letters sent to Hindu templesThe anonymous letters quotes from the Quran.22 Jul 01:16 AM
New Zealand‘They’re staggered’: The NCEA assessment overseas educators can’t believe is allowed in NZAt international conferences, 'they are staggered we allow our young people to do that.'16 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale employment case: ‘It just feels amazing to be acknowledged’Former Gloriavale women hope today’s ruling will mean change for their families.13 Jul 05:18 AM
New Zealand'Taught to fear': Gloriavale girls 'primed' from young age for life of domestic work, court saysGloriavale leaders said they would appeal the Employment Court decision.13 Jul 12:30 AM
New Zealand‘Māori don’t own the sky’: Matariki ‘belongs to all of NZ’, says Dr Rangiānehu MātāmuaMatariki - Pleiades - is the most well-recorded star cluster in the night sky,09 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds turn out to official re-opening of Far North churchAhipara's St Clements Church has officially re-opened following years of restoration.09 Jul 04:04 AM
New ZealandJealous newlywed fatally stabbed his wife’s lover during lockdownThe victim was a beloved street preacher who left behind a legacy, his family said.29 Jun 12:25 AM
KahuBishop Tangilanu is engaging with a new flock of youth'I want to make a difference for our Māori and Pacific Youth.'28 Jun 06:56 AM
TravelThe largest pilgrimage in history welcomes 2.5 million travellers and 200 NZersThe five-day Hajj is awe-inspiring for the faithful, and overwhelming too.27 Jun 02:29 AM
TravelIn Europe, historic churches are being turned into night clubs and hotelsCenturies-old churches now offer a different kind of service.25 Jun 10:48 PM
New ZealandChristian teacher stripped of registration over refusal to use trans student's pronounsThe teacher likened transitioning to identifying as a judge or an animal.19 Jun 06:24 AM
New ZealandPastor to be reinstated on an interim basisThe ruling follows a deep-seated battle between the pastor and church trustees.15 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand100 years for St Luke's church in PakipakiIt is the centenary of the unique stone church in Pakipaki.15 Jun 01:09 AM
