CrimeCharismatic 'thug': Witnesses disparage man accused of trying to orchestrate radio host's murderThe radio host's on-air comments had rankled critics.07 Sep 06:23 AM
CrimeWould-be assassins wanted to burn down radio host's home during his funeral, jurors toldThe victim, stabbed over 40 times, has over half a million YouTube followers.06 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandJehovah’s Witness church spends three years fighting scrutiny of Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in CareAn RNZ investigation revealed many instances where church elders were alone with children.04 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leader Peter Righteous suffered punctured lung in crash after local fundraising eventThree people were involved in a car crash on the South Island's West Coast.03 Sep 10:36 PM
New Zealand‘It weighs on me’: Fair Go’s Kaitlin Aldridge on standing up for the underdog"Even if the ‘villain’ of the story is a douchebag... I have to be fair to both parties.”03 Sep 09:00 PM
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
