WorldPilot's remains to be buried 81 years after WWII crash recoveryKelly was 21 when his plane was shot down in 1944 near New Guinea.25 May 09:09 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald podcast wins top awards at New York Festival Radio Awards Listen now to Heaven's Helpline - a six-part investigation into the Mormon church in NZ.22 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury priest who took his life may have been financial abuse victim - coronerFather Geoff Gray was found dead in Akaroa on November 29 last year.19 May 01:48 AM
World'Knocking down walls': New pope vows change amid global challengesDignitaries who attended included Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice-President JD Vance. 18 May 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe surprising health benefits of becoming PopeNew York Times: Such a demanding job can be good for the brain and body. 17 May 06:00 AM
KahuKiwi selected to help choose new Archbishop of CanterburyIsaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury14 May 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleJeremy Renner experienced something extraordinary when he was near death. Why?New York Times: Scientists have spent decades trying to explain near-death experiences.14 May 12:00 AM
WorldPope Leo XIV raises spectre of 'third world war' in first Sunday addressThe 267th pontiff has addressed turbulent current events head-on.11 May 06:06 PM
New ZealandNew Pope celebrated as Auckland War Memorial Museum closes | NZ Herald News UpdateThe new pope is celebrated worldwide as Auckland closes it's war memorial museum for asbestos cleaning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 May 08:02 PM
WorldFirst American pope's views on Trump, Vance over immigrationThousands packed into St Peter’s Square and cheered as the new pope appeared.08 May 10:25 PM
WorldWhat does the papal name Leo mean?The 267th pope is joining a group of 13 other popes who took the name Leo.08 May 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Not a grandstander': How a quiet US missionary became Pope Leo XIVNew York Times: Robert Prevost has pushed back hard against MAGA-style Christian ideology.08 May 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A fair bit of division': What NZ Catholics want from the next PopeNZ Catholics hope the next Pope continues Francis’ focus on unity and minorities.08 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo by Twos: More people come forward to police with abuse allegationsPolice say more people have reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.07 May 07:14 PM
WorldConclave: The world's most secretive voting processMichael Morrah explains what's happening inside Rome's Sistine Chapel. Video / Corey FlemingWatch06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldScandals, sniping and 'church speak': Tensions rise ahead of papal conclaveThree days before the largest papal conclave ever, campaigns and intrigues are swirling.05 May 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence Ex-members are speaking out en masse about the Two by Twos church. They explain why. 03 May 08:28 AM
WorldTrump posts spoof picture of himself dressed as PopeThe US President joked about being the next Pope before the conclave on May 7. 03 May 06:56 AM
WorldUS conservatives push for hard-right papal candidateWashington Post: Some conservatives hope for a traditionalist successor to Pope Francis.30 Apr 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentPope Francis, the unlikely movie star: Six films show his cinematic appealNew York Times: On screen, he was seen as a character both admired and controversial.26 Apr 12:00 AM
EntertainmentOn The Up: 'It's so much bigger than music' - Kiwi singer's journey from refugee to pop inspiration'I’m so grateful to even have a bad day, because I’m alive'. 25 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claimsSect head overseer Wayne Dean says he has not been contacted the FBI or police. 25 Apr 06:24 PM
WorldPope Francis' funeral: All you need to know as thousands gather to mournBetween 200,000 and 500,000 mourners are expected at Pope Francis' funeral today.25 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldUS Army pilot's LSD religious defence rejected in court hearingKyle Riester allegedly shipped 1797 LSD orders, earning more than NZ$200,000.25 Apr 05:13 AM
RoyalsPope Francis’ funeral: who’s attending?At least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance.24 Apr 11:30 PM
WorldPope Francis begins lying in state at St Peter's BasilicaThe Pope will lie in state at St Peter's Basilica until his funeral on Saturday.23 Apr 08:54 AM
New Zealand'Who am I to judge': Pope Francis' impactful legacy of inclusivityHe was the first Latin American pope and served for 12 years.22 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldVatican releases first photos of Pope Francis in open coffin, reveals date of funeralIt comes as cardinals meet to set the date for the Catholic leader's funeral.22 Apr 08:55 AM
WorldAfter the Pope’s death, Catholics mourn lost voice for the dispossessedPope Francis dies, ending a papacy defined by advocacy for the marginalised.22 Apr 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Time of great sorrow': Bay leaders mourn Pope Francis' passingTodd Muller praised Pope Francis as a humble, reflective leader.22 Apr 03:00 AM
World'A remarkable human being': High-profile tributes pour in for Pope FrancisLionel Messi, King Charles, the two Chrises and more share poignant messages for the Pope.22 Apr 02:58 AM
New Zealand'Remarkable courage': Hawke's Bay priests honour Pope Francis'He was a man that was really keen on dying with his boots on and that’s what he did.'22 Apr 02:55 AM
OpinionOpinion: Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms and controversiesOPINION: His papacy inspired joy and aspirations, and boiling anger and rejection.21 Apr 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPope Francis’ calling came as a boy in Argentina, and it led him to the VaticanNew York Times: First pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming church.21 Apr 11:02 PM