New ZealandGovt 'justified' in restricting church gatherings in red settingRestrictions on faith gatherings did breach their rights, but were justified - High Court.24 Aug 11:46 PM
New ZealandReport paints damning picture of Arise ChurchClaims of racism, sexual assault, bullying and misconduct are rife at the church.16 Aug 09:04 PM
LifestyleLife after Gloriavale: Mum of 11 reveals why she had to escapeVirginia reveals why she and her family had to escape the controversial community.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leaders want judge to stand aside: She won'tAfter success of men's case against Gloriavale workers' status, six women file lawsuit.04 Aug 04:30 AM
WorldPope in headdress stirs deep emotions in Indian CountryIndigenous residential school survivors have been waiting for this moment for decades.27 Jul 04:22 AM
New ZealandEx-Plymouth Brethren Christian Church members call for its charitable status to be strippedInvestigation found huge sums of cash were sent every year to a Sydney businessman.25 Jul 12:28 AM
OpinionSam Clench: Five words from Scott Morrison illuminate his worldviewOPINION: We don't trust governments. We don't trust the United Nations, thank goodness.19 Jul 12:57 AM
New ZealandTemporary non-publication order placed on Arise Church reviewLawyers are now trying to stop the independent review from being made public.11 Jul 10:58 PM
TechnologyElon Musk meets Pope, announces the audience on TwitterElon Musk uses Twitter to announce his meeting with Pope Francis.02 Jul 10:01 PM
WorldExplainer: How individual states in US will treat abortion law rulingThe end of Roe v Wade may lead to abortion bans in half the states.25 Jun 06:19 AM
World'This is not over': Biden vows abortion fight after Supreme Court rulingThe US president said the ruling marked "a sad day for the court and the country".24 Jun 08:30 PM
EducationPride protest at Bethlehem College over its gender and marriage stanceThe school has recently come under fire for its views on gender and marriage.24 Jun 08:30 PM
World'We've done our part': End of Roe v Wade brings answer to prayerPro-life supporter Tanya Britton, 70, has devoted decades to her cause.24 Jun 08:17 PM
TravelHajj eVisa: Muslim travellers fear being left behind and out of pocketSaudi Arabia has launched a new visa process for travellers, weeks before pilgrimage.12 Jun 10:48 PM
Employment'Adhere to values of wider NZ': Westland suspends Gloriavale milk collection indefinitelyWestland Milk Products will stop taking milk from Gloriavale farms.09 Jun 12:35 AM
Kahu'Evil, cannibalistic and demonic': Former resident reveals Gloriavale's view of MāoriFormer resident Constance Ready is healing from her time with the Gloriavale.02 Jun 06:40 AM
New Zealand'I'm not backing down from that rubbish': Church leader accused of hate speech and exploitationPastor Murray Watkinson hit out at the controversy.02 Jun 02:55 AM
New ZealandTwo Gloriavale senior leaders resign following public apologyThe resignations were reportedly part of Gloriavale's commitment to change.31 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandFounders of Arise Church resign amid abuse allegationsThe church board announced the resignations in a statement on Friday.27 May 06:46 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labourLandmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.27 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandIndecency trial accused fails to turn up five days in a rowJudge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.26 May 10:27 PM
New ZealandGloriavale principal kept quiet about teacher's sexual abuse of 9yo girlPrincipal Faithful Pilgrim argued reporting the man would have caused a teacher shortage.26 May 10:20 AM
New ZealandShe met her fake husband on the day she flew to NZ. Why she's allowed to stayShe met her "husband" at the airport, and never saw him again.22 May 05:00 PM
WorldTaliban order female TV presenters to cover their facesTaliban rulers ordered female presenters on TV channels to cover their faces on air.20 May 12:21 AM
KahuRātana whānau begin selection process of eighth tumuakiThe mōrehu will follow a constitution written in 2002 to appoint the new leader.19 May 09:40 PM
New ZealandGovt wanted him out: Christian convert fearing for life wins right to stay in NZA Nigerian man whose home is too dangerous for him is allowed to stay in New Zealand.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHillsong: The megachurch that can't keep out of controversyTelegraph: The religious movement that attracts celebrities and scandal in equal measure.13 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandFormer Gloriavale Dairy farmer shocked by Employment Court decisionJames Harrison said he 'probably' did hit working schoolboys.11 May 08:13 AM
WorldPolice in Thailand arrest leader of corpse-worshipping cultHoly man whose followers allegedly worship corpses arrested in Thailand.11 May 01:52 AM
WorldTaliban order women to cover up head to toeThe Taliban has faced intense backlash after reneging on promises of female freedoms.07 May 08:07 PM
New Zealand'ATMs in the foyer': Former Arise Church members talk of burnout and focus on moneyAn independent review into the culture of the church will commence after Easter.18 Apr 07:13 AM
New ZealandArise Church founding pastor resigns from board following allegations from internsUnpaid internship demanded long hours, allegedly pushing people to breaking point.17 Apr 01:11 AM
New ZealandAuckland Church Leaders' Easter message: Graves and good newsChristians combine honesty about death, and hope that life can be restored.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Overworked, overwhelmed, taken advantage of': The heartbreaking testimony of Arise Church ministry school internsChurch pastor - 'I want to say I am deeply sorry for any hurt caused.'14 Apr 08:32 AM
