Football'A different Pope': Messi leads sporting tributes for Pope FrancisFootball matches have been postponed as the sporting world mourns Pope Francis.21 Apr 10:01 PM
WorldPope Francis defied doctors' orders to rest, spent final days workingThe Pope died on Monday, aged 88.21 Apr 09:27 PM
WorldPope pushed himself, knowing he 'did not have long left': Vatican sourcePope Francis looked visibly drained when he drove around St Peter’s Square.21 Apr 08:01 PM
World15 potential successors to Pope FrancisThe April 21 death of the Pope triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church.21 Apr 07:31 PM
New ZealandWhat is the Two by Twos, the secretive sect linked to a National MP?The FBI and NZ Police are collaborating on a global investigation into the sect.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrancis, the first Latin-American Pope, dies at 88New York Times: How Francis' humble style transformed the papacy.21 Apr 10:30 AM
World‘Who am I to judge?’: Pope Francis in key quotesKey quotes from Pope Francis’ papacy.21 Apr 09:33 AM
WorldWhat happens after the Pope's death?Conclaves, held in the Sistine Chapel, require cardinals to choose a new pope.21 Apr 09:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNever mind Trump's tariffs – let’s talk about the other Liberation DayTrue leadership means laying down power, not lording over others, says Justin Duckworth.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'An astonishing figure': A year's baptisms to be conducted in one day St Patrick’s Cathedral to baptise 350 people this Easter as churches see a revival.20 Apr 03:19 AM
New Zealand'The Holy Spirit has protected us': Pastor wins reinstatement amid church war, years of litigationThe church was divided over the use of millions of dollars in donations.19 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘The only way to heaven’: Inside the controversial, secretive Two by Twos sectThe Herald looks inside the controversial Two by Twos church.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandTwo by Twos: 'Several' new police investigations after 27 people make abuse claimsPolice say 27 people in NZ reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.17 Apr 06:25 AM
New Zealand‘Well embedded’: National MP now admits being member of 'cult' under FBI sex abuse probeHamish Campbell last week claimed his connection to the group was through family. 16 Apr 06:45 PM
WorldPope leaves faithful guessing over Easter appearancesPope's Easter role uncertain as health concerns linger despite surprise appearances.16 Apr 07:18 AM
New ZealandShamed upskirt teacher linked to secretive religious sect under FBI probeConvicted sex offender Douglas Martin is a former elder of the Two by Twos. 15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer assistant principal linked to religious group under FBI probeDouglas Martin, who was convicted of filming up girls' skirts in 2013, was an elder in a controversial religious movement under FBI investigation.Watch15 Apr 05:00 PM
TalanoaBad taste: Naked Samoans address backlash over controversial Last Supper posterOscar Kightley says the comedy troupe 'should have known better'.08 Apr 10:18 PM
New ZealandNational MP involved in religious group at centre of sexual abuse investigationThe MP said he had an association to the sect 'through my family'.08 Apr 07:24 AM
Politics'Not Kiwi behaviour': Backlash at Tamaki's 'fearmongering' over PM's India tripThe Destiny Church leader accused Luxon of 'betrayal'.26 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeExtremist attack: Man sentenced in brutal YouTuber assassination plotAfter admitting attempted murder he recanted, claiming he was there for a debate only. 23 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA church with just four regular worshippers has held its last service - so now what?The church sits 'quite regally on top of the hill' but few venture inside it.19 Mar 05:00 PM
Crime‘Exposed yourself to scrutiny’: Destiny Church-linked protesters at library pride event face courtBut the seven defendants still cannot be identified.17 Mar 09:24 PM
Crime‘Incalculable harm’: Former Destiny Church member jailed for sexual abuse of boys in youth groupHe pleaded guilty in December. 17 Mar 03:49 AM
New ZealandPolice take ‘enforcement action’ over Destiny Church haka on motorway Dozens flooded on to the busy motorway - halting traffic - in the November incident. 12 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandDestiny and Man Up double down on pride protestsThe church group has not been deterred by widespread condemnation of its pride protests. 08 Mar 09:49 PM
CrimeEx-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forwardThe former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.02 Mar 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo plans yet for site of demolished 107-year-old Anglican church in GisborneThe Church of the Resurrection reached the end of its life and was demolished in November.26 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandSuppression lifted: Former priest named as alleged St Bede’s College sex abuserEx school priest, dean charged with historical sexual offences from 1996 to 2000.26 Feb 01:24 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church firesPolice say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.25 Feb 04:43 AM
LifestyleFrom potential priest to radio host: How Peter Wolfkamp became household name'Would celibacy have suited me? Possibly not.'24 Feb 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrancis is in critical condition. What happens when a pope dies?New York Times: The time-honoured rituals have been refined over centuries.24 Feb 08:18 PM
New Zealand‘Golden ticket’: Father’s court battle to try to stop daughter attending top private schoolHer mother wants her at St Cuth's and says not going is like spurning a 'golden ticket'.24 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldCritically ill Pope Francis had a good night, Vatican saysThe 88-year-old pope was hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs.24 Feb 09:30 AM
