PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 monks gather in Auckland for global Buddhist summitThe ancient practice of captive live animals' 'mercy release' is on the agenda.29 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandInternational world day of prayer gives Palestinian women chance to be heardRev Kim Wright is pleased this year's service has been designed by Palestinian women.28 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Reverend appointed Assistant Anglican Bishop of WellingtonFletcher has been co-priest with her husband at St Peter’s Church since 2018.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland student top of the world in religious studiesChristian Domilies aced his exams and got the world's highest score in religious studies.16 Feb 08:22 PM
New Zealand‘You’re kidding me’: Hidden graves found under city church during renosThe graves may have been covered in the 1960s to squeeze in more pews.15 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Hate speech reform - throwing the baby out with the bathwater?OPINION: It’s contrary to our law to encourage violence against a particular ethnic group.13 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldMother identified as megachurch shooter, injured child confirmed as sonIn addition to the 7-year-old, a man in his 50s was also injured in the shooting.12 Feb 10:10 PM
World'5-year-old kid was hit': Woman with shotgun opens fire in megachurch, child by her sideTwo off-duty officers gunned down the female shooter.12 Feb 02:26 AM
LifestyleIt's now the Year of the Dragon - what does that represent?As the Lunar New Year begins, the dragon sign offers good fortune and success.11 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandThousands gather under clouds of celebratory colours for Krishna HoliThousands attended the vibrant Hindu festival in West Auckland.11 Feb 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'From the river to the sea': Swarbrick attends HRC mediation over controversial chantThe Green Party declined to clarify its position with regard to the use of the phrase.07 Feb 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Obstructive and unco-operative’ security guard loses licenceAnzac Simi served eight years in prison for sexual offences against children.30 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPraise be! Pentecostal church buys Penrose base from BaptistsA 1.3ha Penrose property beside a high school has changed hands: what next for the site?23 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldIndia to open ‘Hindu Vatican’ on site of mosqueThe Ram Mandir is a symbol of pride for Hindus, but has a different meaning for Muslims.22 Jan 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNew York Times: The deification of Donald Trump poses some interesting questionsOPINION: Why do so many evangelicals see Trump as God's anointed one?18 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandPriest’s ‘sanctified’ robe and hat stolen from churchA church in Wellington is reeling from the theft of precious religious garments.18 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandSite of NZ's most infamous cult fails to sellThe 7.62ha site has been billed as an 'incomparable' Auckland development opportunity.18 Jan 02:32 AM
RoyalsHuge royal tradition Prince William could be set to changeThe Prince of Wales allegedly thinks he isn't the right fit for the role.16 Jan 11:45 PM
WorldSecret tunnel under synagogue leads to brawl with policeHasidic Jewish worshippers arrested amid a dispute over a secret tunnel under synagogue.09 Jan 07:38 PM
World'Despicable': Pope calls for ban on surrogacy, claims it exploits mother and childCatholic leader referred to surrogacy as 'uterus for rent.'08 Jan 10:13 PM
KahuRātana hui reflects choice of mōrehu, not a split in ranksThe six parishes of Muriwhenua in Northland will host a ceremony from January 23–25.08 Jan 10:02 PM
WorldChristian conservatives follow their faith while voting, with some leading them to TrumpDonald Trump has been heavily courting conservative Christians for months.08 Jan 01:50 AM
WorldSouth Africa launches case accusing Israel of genocideThe Israeli Government rejects 'with disgust' the genocide accusations.29 Dec 11:38 PM
RoyalsFormer Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year HonoursWell-known athletes, film stars and broadcasters are on the list.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRevealed: NZ's top 50 buildersOne firm has projects worth more than $850m in Auckland.27 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKanye West apologises in Hebrew for past anti-Semitic outburstsThe rapper sparked outrage after online remarks about Jews led to sponsors dropping him.27 Dec 03:02 AM
OpinionChristmas isn’t a fairy-tale – it’s a story about the messy, jarring reality of real lifeOPINION: Our rituals of the modern day are long divorced from their original context.19 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldExplainer: How can Catholic priests bless same-sex unions?The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a lifelong union between a man and a woman.18 Dec 09:27 PM
World'Dramatic shift': Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couplesThe radical shift in policy is aimed at making the church more inclusive.18 Dec 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHundreds pack Esk Valley’s surviving church for Christmas serviceSinging rang from the pews and people didn't want to leave.15 Dec 07:00 PM
World'Satan has no room in this district': Controversial after-school club sparks uproarFaith and education leaders denounce plans for Satan club at US school.15 Dec 03:11 AM
New ZealandJudge encourages children's lit career for man who sent threatening emails to Ardern, synagogueA judge said the mental health system had let him down for years.13 Dec 12:49 AM
