New ZealandBrian Tamaki free to speak at Domain rally - charges still standA lawyer for the Destiny Church leader says all bail restrictions will be followed.14 Apr 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGlynn Cardy: Making meaning from a meaningless Easter messageOPINION: St Luke's Remuera minister offers his Easter message.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale included in faith investigationsRoyal Commission is expanding investigation into abuse to faiths other than Anglican.11 Apr 09:34 AM
WorldHillsong founder hits out at church after wife made redundantBrian Houston is upset after his wife Bobbie was reportedly made redundant by text.08 Apr 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Political prisoner' Tamaki celebrates new-found freedom as 24hr home curfew lapsesTamaki: "I am FREE after 78 days a political prisoner."05 Apr 02:14 AM
WorldPope apologises for abuse of indigenous CanadiansPope Francis delivered a historic apology to the country's first nations peoples.04 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandExclusive: 'When I woke she was gone' - her newborn girl was taken 57 years ago; finally, an apologyMaggie Wilkinson has received an historic settlement and in-person apology.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 lockdown arrests: Tamakis appear in court with two other Destiny Church defendantsFor the first time, the four Destiny Church leaders appeared in court side-by-side.31 Mar 10:27 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki reveals how he had the courage to speak out, break lockdown rules"Christ gave me the courage to stand up to the PM and her (cold-blooded) Cabinet."30 Mar 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHillsong, once a leader of Christian cool, loses footingNew York Times: Amid a series of crises, the evangelical powerhouse has shed churches.30 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldSuicide bombing kills 56 at mosque in PakistanSuicide bomber struck inside a Muslim mosque in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar.04 Mar 09:58 PM
WorldTransgender woman's Iraq honour killing reveals society's hatredA glamorous 23-year-old make-up artist was executed by a family member.22 Feb 07:47 PM
New Zealand'Justice for Hoda': Teens who attacked Muslim schoolgirl reportedly expelledHoda Al-Jamaa was assaulted at Otago Girls' High School earlier this month.21 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandIslamophobic school attack: 'There were complaints, but nothing was done'A 17-year-old girl had her hijab ripped off and suffered a concussion at a Dunedin school.19 Feb 07:12 PM
New ZealandHow a minor religious order became a major abuse scandalA former nun with years of inside knowledge was among those to give evidence.18 Feb 04:00 PM
SportSonny Bill Williams voices support for Dunedin school-attack victimsThe former All Black, an outspoken and devout Muslim, has urged them to 'stay strong'.18 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandGirl's hijab ripped off during 'racist' clash at Otago Girls' HighDunedin's Islamic community is working with Otago Girls' High School.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse survivors fear Catholic Church's power - advocateSurvivors of historical abuse live in fear of the power of the Catholic Church.14 Feb 07:06 PM
New ZealandSt John of God abuse at Marylands School focus of inquiryThe treatment of boys with learning disabilities at Marylands School is starting today.08 Feb 09:43 PM
WorldRetired pope asks for pardon for handling of abuse, but admits no wrongdoingPope Benedict XVI asked forgiveness for any faults in how he handled sex abuse cases.08 Feb 07:31 PM
New Zealand'They called me a terrorist': Young Indians, hate and Hindutva in New ZealandThe people who watched her grow up turned against her - because of her research.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand90% of Lake Brunner population over 12yo now have at least one vaccine doseThe area, on the West Coast, is home to Gloriavale Christian Community.07 Feb 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnother different view on MichelangeloOPINION: A VIP tour guide gives his perspective on "Michelangelo: A Different View".06 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelPilgrim's progress: Religious travel has seen a pandemic rebirth'Even before Covid, there was a move towards finding new meaning and that got sped up.'30 Jan 04:33 PM
WorldAussie Hillsong founder's bombshell announcementThe pastor of the mega-church gave his worshippers some surprise news.30 Jan 02:06 AM
New ZealandWoman dies in workplace accident at West Auckland churchPeople could be seen hugging and crying outside the church.30 Jan 01:11 AM
WorldCovid hits one of the last uninfected places on the planetKiribati was among the last places in the world to have avoided any virus outbreaks.28 Jan 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Dry toast and Marmite': Brian Tamaki on solitary confinement, losing 7kg in jail'One minute is a long time in a little cell space.'28 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki bail appeal: Will be released from prison 'very shortly'The hearing took place in the Auckland High Court today.26 Jan 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Tamaki's arrest another example of sound policingOPINION: Police actions have longer-term benefits.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki sees himself as a martyr, says expertHistorian says Destiny Church leader's arrest makes him more sympathetic to his followers.18 Jan 12:33 AM
CrimeBrian Tamaki spends first night in custody: 'My huni is my hero'Tamaki has made a phone call to his family from behind bars.17 Jan 09:52 PM
New Zealand'A sad day': Brian Tamaki speaks out after bail refused - now behind bars for 10 daysThe controversial church leader was arrested this morning at his Auckland home.17 Jan 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'My dad's going to prison for what?': At home with Brian Tamaki as he is arrestedHerald reporter David Fisher was there as Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki was arrested.16 Jan 11:54 PM
