Buddhist animal release practice: Saving lives or ecological disaster?
Department of Conservation says releasing animals could have unintentional impacts.
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Focus: Buddhist releases blue cod into Hauraki Gulf
A Buddhist from the Fo Guang Shan Temple, releases a blue cod into the Hauraki Gulf.
I'm the person who ... rings the church bells
Meet the man behind the chorus of ding dongs at one of Auckland's best-known churches.
Monk gets ticket for driving in ritual robe
Monk who was given the ticket has refuses to pay the penalty.
Why you should stop feeling guilty about drinking these holidays
Historically, alcohol was seen to be promoting health.
Pope: Forgo greed and gluttony of Christmas for simple love
Pope Francis celebrated a Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.
Catholic Church in US state 'covered up 500 cases of sexual abuse of minors'
Serious questions raised about the church's response to the crisis.
The 'Father Christmas' giving away $100 bills and burgers
Father Jim Sichko has a mandate from the Pope: Go forth and do good deeds.
Brian Rudman: Christmas issues strike our schools
COMMENT: Nativity scene stoush shows secularity in state schools is the best way forward.
'Gucci' priest reprimanded for flaunting designer goods on Instagram
Russian Orthodox Church pursuing disciplinary action against priest for immodest posts.
Duterte calls for bishops to be killed
Nothing stopped President Duterte from repeatedly taking aim at the Catholic Church.
Christian mum confronted by school staff wearing this shirt
The mother visited her child's primary school to discuss its gay pride march.
Police find missionary's burial site
Authorities are unsure about how to recover his body from the hostile locals.
Former Scientologist: Tom Cruise accused of knowing about abuse
A Scientology whistleblower says Cruise is worshipped as a "deity".
Study claims 'spiritual care' important in cancer treatment
Spiritual care involves talking about the "dark side of the soul stuff".
'Bad karma': SUV smashes into Auckland Buddhist Centre
One person has serious injuries after the crash.
Pastor talked his wife into suicide
The religious fanatic has been jailed for 10 years in a legal world-first conviction.
Focus: Protest at Parliament calling for the reinstatement of Jesus in Parliament's prayer
Protest at Parliament, attended by about 1000 church members, calling for the reinstatement of Jesus in Parliament's prayer.
Hundreds gather at Parliament to get Jesus back into Parliament prayer
Hundreds gather asking Speaker to add Jesus back into parliamentary prayer
Racist tirade: Wellington Mayor appalled by the woman's comments
"Her abuse in no way represents the views of the vast majority of Wellingtonians."
Speaker 'has no plans' to add Jesus back into Parliamentary prayer
"Thousands of people" are expected to protest outside Parliament tomorrow.
'White people only': Racist tirade upsets holidaying family
"This is only for white people. This country is for white people only," family told.
Lights, camera, Jesus: Church at the movies
Going to church just turned into a whole new cinematic experience.
Details of family violence and assault within Gloriavale revealed
Clem Ready, from Gloriavale, was convicted for assaulting two of his daughters.
Einstein's letter belittling God, religion to be auctioned
For decades, people had been debating the theorist's concept of religion.
The Pope suggests the Devil is behind sex abuse cover-up scandal
The head of the Catholic church said the Devil "had it in" for bishops.
$40k-a-month porn star finds God
Presley was one of the most successful porn stars, her new job couldn't be more different.
Church rejects inquiry recommendation
Australia's royal commission has been investigating since 2012.
Revealed: Church knew about predator priest for 28 years
The Catholic church knew in 1966 that the priest had been accused of molesting girls.
Pope's alleged cover-up pivots on when, if sanctions imposed
Archbishop of Washington has denied being informed about his predecessor's misconduct.
Scandal of cesspit babies: Bodies of 800 kids were thrown in a sewage tank by nuns
Pope's visit leads to calls for Catholic Church to exhume site at former home.
Rates bills for churches a 'bloody debacle'
Auckland churches have been shocked to receive rates bills for the first time.
Feud fears as pilgrimage begins
Saudi Arabia's feuds have spilled over into the hajj, annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.