New ZealandBar removes offensive Facebook postAuckland bar pulls a Facebook post which offended the Jewish community.07 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandNew push to ditch Bible in SchoolsSecular Education Network is launching a fresh challenge against Bible in Schools.02 May 11:42 AM
WorldKKK rises on Trump's politics of hateHate groups and hate crimes back on the rise - riding the wave of the politics of hate.30 Apr 07:55 PM
New ZealandEaster message from Church leadersEaster is the remembrance and celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.14 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldBusting the myth of Mary MagdaleneMary Magdalene was one of Jesus' original followers. But was she really a prostiture?14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChurches on alert of 'dangerous cult'Churches in New Zealand are being warned of a group linked to South Korea.04 Apr 07:07 PM
New ZealandShincheonji members helped believer 'escape' familyNick Lee says his friend was a Shincheonji believer on a mission to convert him.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRefunds for 800 Ayaan Hirsi Ali fansSecurity among the reasons cited for cancellation of Muslim critic's tour.04 Apr 01:36 AM
New ZealandProbe outcome 'weak': Gloriavale leaderA Gloriavale leader says the secretive community needs to be held to account28 Mar 11:03 PM
New ZealandGloriavale hits back at sex-abuse claimsIsolated religious community has rejected results of government investigation.27 Mar 07:33 PM
EntertainmentCult fiction: ScientologyScientology puts journalists on a par with perverts, writes Calum Henderson.21 Mar 07:16 AM
EntertainmentKiwi singer reveals depression battleThe 29-year-old Lydia Cole has just released her sophomore album <i>The Lay of the Land</i>.14 Mar 09:00 AM
New ZealandAssimilation centres proposed for MuslimsA leading world critic of Muslim extremism says New Zealand should establish "assimilation centres" for migrants and refugees from 05 Mar 12:11 AM
LifestyleHow I escaped from a doomsday cultA woman who entered a cult as a child has shared her harrowing story of escape.02 Mar 04:18 AM
World'If I'm a liar, why haven't they sued?'Former Scientologist Leah Remini has no plans to be silenced by her former religion. Not after it took her 30 years in the "cult" to find her voice.17 Feb 07:58 PM
WorldGay marriage vote thrown into chaosThe Church of England's crucial vote on gay marriage has been thrown into doubt after the Bishop of Coventry admitted he accidentally voted against the report.16 Feb 06:33 PM
OpinionRachel SmalleyOh my God, give us knowledgeComment: It's a subject dear to the hearts of 84 per cent of the world's population. But here in New Zealand, religion is almost taboo, Rachel Smalley writes.14 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandFire at St John's Church caused by failure of fluorescent lightsNOT SUSPICIOUS: Fire investigators have revealed the fire at St John's Church last week was not suspicious. PHOTO/FILE A_080217bf20.JPG The 13 Feb 05:13 AM
WorldThe horror the world isn't watchingBeaten, abused, raped and killed. With nowhere to turn these people are not even classified as citizens.11 Feb 12:29 AM
EntertainmentPhotographer captures life at GloriavaleWhen photographer Cameron McLaren spent two days at the reclusive Christian community of Gloriavale, he was surprised to be left to wander unescorted.10 Feb 04:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Buddhist mandala being constructed in TaurangaA traditional Buddhist sand mandala is being constructed by two Tibetan-born monks in Tauranga Art Gallery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Feb 05:26 AM
OpinionZain Ali: Radical answer to intoleranceCOMMENT: Our political elites occupy the headlines, but let's our make hospitality great again, let's be radical in our hospitality toward one another.07 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldDraft US laws 'to vilify citizens'A leaked draft order allowing discrimination against anything not strictly Christian reportedly awaits Donald Trump's signature.02 Feb 08:01 PM
LifestyleAre these the most repulsive selfies ever?Fed up with people posting insensitive selfies at Berlin's Holocaust memorial, an artist has come up with a clever way to out the offenders.31 Jan 11:14 PM
TravelWorld's weirdest national holidaysAuckland and Northlanders will be enjoying a glorious public holiday today and the entire country will be celebrating Waitangi Day next Monday.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGroup 'forced' to leave Christian festivalA group promoting conversation about sexuality and gender diversity say they were effectively forced out of a Christian music festival.29 Jan 06:16 AM
New ZealandInside Auckland's Church of ScientologyDespite perceptions that the Church of Scientology is extremely secretive, its new Auckland HQ suggests otherwise.22 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldInside the Church of ScientologyThere are just 315 scientologists in NZ, yet the church, which was established here more than 60 years ago, has just opened a new $16 million base.22 Jan 02:04 AM
New ZealandScientology's multi-million dollar HQThe Church of Scientology will open its new Auckland base next Saturday - with high profile leader David Miscavige tipped to be coming to cut the ribbon.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Opinion'I'm 32, a virgin and I love my life'In case you missed it: This was one of Lifestyle's most popular stories of 201607 Jan 02:00 AM
RetailAmazon's 'racist' costumes sparks outrageAmazon has sparked outrage by continuing to sell "racist" and religiously offensive fancy dress costumes despite criticism from customers.29 Dec 07:35 PM
OpinionThe Christmas storyChurch leaders remind us that the message of Christmas goes beyond just words.23 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleBakery closes after wedding cake battleThe bakery that refused to make a cake for a lesbian couple's wedding has closed after legal battles left the business financial devastated.20 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionRachel Stewart: Why I really hate XmasCOMMENT: We're entering that time of year when I remind people to be kind to atheists. Remember, Christmas capitalism has room for all of us.20 Dec 04:00 PM
